Omeruo makes Middlesbrough return

Middlesbrough defender Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his delight over his return to the club.

The 20-year-old, who spent the second-half of last season at the Riverside, has re-joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Omeruo played in all four of Nigeria's games at the World Cup in Brazil.

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has expressed his delight at the club's loan deal for defender Kenneth Omeruo.

The 20-year-old has re-joined Boro on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Boro's Head Coach said:

Middlesbrough have re-signed Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old made 14 appearances for Boro last season after joining the club on loan in January. The Nigeria international impressed during his previous spell and will now spend the new campaign back at the Riverside.

Omeruo featured in all four of Nigeria's matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Kenneth Omeruo returns to the Riverside after a successful loan spell last season. Middlesbrough FC announced the signing of the centre back, adding that it's down to the fans.