Super Eagles’ rock solid defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has confirmed he is rejoining Middlesbrough on a season-long loan, with the Chelsea defender expected to link up with the rest of Aitor Karanka’s squad before the end of the week.
Omeruo was one of Boro’s key players as he spent the second half of last season on loan at the Riverside and Karanka was desperate to re-sign the 20-year-old this summer.
The Boro head coach’s close relationship with Jose Mourinho was always going to be a key factor in discussions, with the Chelsea boss having been impressed by Omeruo’s development while on Teesside.
The centre-half made a number of impressive performances for Nigeria at the World Cup finals, leading to fears that Premier League clubs could attempt to lure the youngster away from the North-East.
However, Omeruo used his personal Twitter account to confirm he will be returning to Middlesbrough on Sunday night, having been granted an extended period of leave from Chelsea following his exploits in Brazil.
He tweeted: “Holiday is finished. Almost time for work again. Happy to be rejoining Boro for a new season…”
Middlesbrough take on Atletico Clube de Portugal in the final game of their training camp in Marbella on MOnday morning, with the squad due to return to England later in the day.
They will resume training at Rockliffe Park on Thursday, with Omeruo expected to link back up with them at that stage.
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