It comes after an 18-year playing career which saw the former defender play at the highest level, both in England and abroad. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to look back at Woodgate’s journey, from Leeds United’s youth team to his appointment as Boro boss.
13. 2012: Back at Boro
Woodgate returned to Boro in 2012 and quickly became a key player under Tony Mowbray. Photo: Barry Pells
14. 2012-2015: Playing time reduces
Woodgate played regularly during his first two seasons at the Riverside but rarely featured under Aitor Karanka in the 2014/15 campaign. Photo: Ian Walton
15. 2017: Joins Boro's backroom staff
Woodgate joined Boro's backroom staff under Steve Agnew in 2017 following the departure of Karanka. Boro were relegated from the Premier League that season. Photo: Michael Steele
16. 2017-2019: First-team coach under Tony Pulis
Following Garry Monk's short reign at the Riverside, Woodgate stayed on as Boro's first-team coach under Tony Pulis, who was appointed Boro's manager in December 2017. Photo: Stu Forster