MIDDLESBROUGH have confirmed the signing of Leeds United defender Luke Ayling.
Ayling, who spent the second half of the 2023-24 season on loan at Boro, has signed a two-year deal.Out of contract at Leeds this summer, Ayling was allowed to join the Teessiders to boost his hopes of regular first-team football and earning a longer contract.
He made over 250 appearances for the Elland Road club. Sheffield United had also been keen on signing Ayling, whose former clubs include Bristol City and Yeovil, having started his career at Arsenal. Sign up to our new Sports Editor’s TeamTalk newsletter available this week Head coach Michael Carrick said: “We’re delighted that Luke is staying with us. 'After coming in on loan in January, he settled in very quickly and made a big impact, bringing his character and personality to the group.
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