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Middlesbrough complete signing of Kenyan youngster defender

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Middlesbrough complete a transfer for Kenyan fullback George Gitau on a scholarship deal [photo courtesy ]

Kenyan full-back George Gitau has completed his move to English second-tier side Middlesbrough on an academic scholarship.

In a statement on the club’s official website, Middlesbrough confirmed signing the 16-year-old full-back saying he had previously featured for Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Brighton but has decided to continue his football education at Middlesbrough.

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