Photo confirmation : Ex-Nigeria U20 star returns for second spell at Middlesbrough

Published: June 29, 2021

Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing for former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi.

The 29-year-old has been unveiled as a new player of Boro (see photo) following a successful physical examination at Rockliffe.

Predominantly a winger by trade, Ameobi is returning for a second spell at Middlesbrough, eight years after he played for the club on loan from boyhood club Newcastle United.

Ameobi has put pen to paper on a two-year contract, with the option of a further year.

Manager Neil Warnock said on his new signing: "As soon as I became aware Sammy was available I let him know I wanted him, and we had a few good conversations. I thought it was important he could see what he could do for us, and what I could do for him.

"I've always thought he's a danger, and I'll be looking to use that danger and have a system where I can get him in positive forward positions".

In his first spell at Boro, Ameobi scored one goal and provided an assist in nine Championship appearances.

Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : mfc.co.uk

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