Matt Targett Joins Middlesbrough on Season-Long Loan Deal

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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.