{"id":542511,"date":"2020-01-31T13:05:14","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T18:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=542511"},"modified":"2020-01-31T13:05:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T18:05:14","slug":"middlesbrough-sign-defender-harold-moukoudi-on-loan-from-saint-etienne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/01\/31\/middlesbrough-sign-defender-harold-moukoudi-on-loan-from-saint-etienne\/","title":{"rendered":"Middlesbrough Sign Defender Harold Moukoudi on Loan From Saint Etienne"},"content":{"rendered":"

Middlesbrough<\/a> have completed the signing of defender Harold Moukoudi. The defender arrives on loan from Saint Etienne<\/a> for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

Middlesbrough Sign Defender Harold Moukoudi<\/h2>\n

The Deal<\/h3>\n

Middlesbrough announced via their website they had signed the defender. Moukoudi arrives on loan for the remainder of the season and is Middlesbrough\u2019s fourth January signing.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old is a hugely talented centre back and a full Cameroon international. He began his career with Ligue 2 side Le Havre, making 63 appearances for them. The defender chipped in with six goals, too, from centre half.<\/p>\n

Moukoudi joined Saint Etienne last summer but has been restricted to just 16 appearances in Ligue 1, the French Cup and the Europa League. He is an imposing figure who is physical, strong and good in the air. Moukoudi featured against Middlesbrough when Boro faced Saint Etienne in pre-season.<\/p>\n

He is Middlesbrough\u2019s fourth recruit and first defensive signing. Moukoudi is likely to suit Jonathan Woodgate\u2019s back three set up. He looks an excellent addition for Middlesbrough and will have to quickly adapt to English football.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow\u2019s game against Blackburn Rovers may come too soon for the defender to make his debut. He is more likely to be given his debut against Brentford on the 8th<\/sup> of February.<\/p>\n

What Was Said<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the Middlesbrough website about his new signing, Jonathan Woodgate said:<\/a> \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to bring Harold into the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a player we\u2019ve been keeping an eye on and it\u2019s a real coup that we\u2019ve been able to bring him here.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a unit of a defender, a real big, strong lad, and he\u2019s a quality player. He\u2019s still young, but he has plenty of experience, having played in the top division in France, in the Europa League, and also for Cameroon.<\/p>\n

“He\u2019ll be a very important addition to our squad and will really increase the competition we have for places.”<\/p>\n

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Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>