Matt Targett Joins Middlesbrough on Season-Long Loan Deal
Matt Targett, a 29-year-old left-sided defender, has joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal from Newcastle United. Targett will move to the Riverside Stadium to strengthen Rob Edwards' Boro squad, who have a perfect record in the Championship with nine points from their opening three matches. The former Southampton youngster has over 200 career appearances, with the majority coming in the top-flight.
Key Takeaways:
- Matt Targett has joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal from Newcastle United.
- Targett has over 200 career appearances, with the majority coming in the top-flight.
- Targett was the only player to start all 38 Premier League games in 2020/21 and was named Players' Player of the Year.
- He initially joined Newcastle on loan in January 2022 before making a £15m move to the club later that year.
- Targett has featured 47 times for Newcastle since arriving from Aston Villa in 2022 but has slipped down the pecking order due to injury setbacks.
- Middlesbrough is currently second in the Championship after winning all three of their opening fixtures.
Statistics:
- Targett has made over 200 career appearances.
- Targett has started all 38 Premier League games in 2020/21 and was named Players' Player of the Year.
- Newcastle United feature 47 times for the Magpies since arriving from Aston Villa in 2022.
- Middlesbrough has a perfect record in the Championship with nine points from their opening three matches.
Sources:
- "Matt Targett joins Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal from Newcastle United." (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/wolves-jorgen-strand-larsen-transfer-5289609)
- A statement released by Middlesbrough confirming the arrival of Targett.
- A statement from Newcastle United.