Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham has completed an £8.1 million move to Sunderland, signing a four-year-deal at the Stadium of Light.

The fee will rise to more than £12 million after additional clauses relating to appearances and achievements are triggered.

Wickham is a former pupil at Philip Morant School in Colchester.

Did you go to school or play football with Wickham?

If so, send your memories and thoughts on his big-money move to matt.plummer@nqe.com

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