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Gitau: Middlesbrough FC sign Kenya's full-back on an academic scholarship

Kenya's full-back George Gitau has completed a transfer move to English side Middlesbrough FC on an academic scholarship for next summer.

The Championship side confirmed the signing of the youngster in a statement on their official website. Middlesbrough added they signed Gitau after impressing on a trial programme but he will officially make the move in July 2020.

Gitau has had stints with other English sides including Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion before.

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“[George] Gitau is our latest scholarship recruit for next summer,” Middlesbrough said as they confirmed the news.