Middlesbrough sign Man City’s Micah Hamilton on four-year deal

LONDON: Middlesbrough have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Micah Hamilton from Manchester City.Hamilton, 20, has signed a four-year contract with Boro, who open the new Sky Bet Championship campaign at home to Swansea on Saturday.

After coming through the Manchester City academy, England youth international Hamilton made his debut in the Champions League away to Red Star Belgrade last season, scoring in the 3-2 win.Boro head coach Michael Carrick said on the club website: “Micah is an exciting young player who we are looking forward to working with.

“He has already been in and around the senior side at Man City. He has got that experience from playing in the Champions League and is another great addition to the squad.” Elsewhere in the Championship on Friday, Norwich completed the signing of midfielder Amankwah Forson from Red Bull Salzburg.

Forson, 21, has signed a four-year deal, subject to international clearance and regulatory approval, with the club holding an option of an additional 12 months. Last week Norwich sold midfielder Gabriel Sara to Galatasaray, the Turkish club saying they had paid £15.36million for the Brazilian. Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper said: “Forson is a talented and very well-rounded player, who will add quality and versatility to our squad.“He’s progressed through a fantastic player development system and brings with him experience in both the Champions League, as well as being a senior international with Ghana.” —PA