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Derby County Secures Matt Clarke with Three-Year Contract Extension

The defender’s pivotal contributions to avoiding relegation earn him a long-term deal, as the club addresses expiring contracts and plans for next season.

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Overview

  • Matt Clarke has signed a new three-year contract with Derby County, keeping him at the club until 2028.
  • Clarke initially joined Derby on a short-term deal in January, making 16 appearances and scoring once in a key win over Coventry.
  • The defender’s strong performances were instrumental in helping Derby avoid relegation from the Championship this season.
  • Derby has also triggered a one-year extension for Kane Wilson and is in talks to secure him on a longer-term deal.
  • The club faces decisions on 10 out-of-contract players, including Craig Forsyth and Liam Thompson, with the Football League’s retained list deadline approaching.