 During the 2011–12 season, Wellens ended the season, back under the returning Nigel Pearson, with 46 appearances in all competitions and captaining the side 19 times.On 4 October it was confirmed that Wellens had signed a one-month loan deal with Ipswich Town.On 23 July 2013 Wellens left Leicester City by mutual consent, having played a total of 149 games and scoring 6 goals over his four seasons with them.