Middlesbrough announce new deal for former Leeds United and Norwich City midfielder

Jonny Howson has extended his contract with Middlesbrough after penning a new one-year deal with the Championship club.
By Joe Ramage
Published 21st Jun 2022, 15:58 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2022, 15:59 BST
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Boro captain Howson has been at the Riverside since 2017 having joined from Norwich City for an undisclosed fee and he will remain with the club next season after agreeing a new deal with Chris Wilder’s side.

Howson, 34, has made 230 appearances for Boro during his five years with the club and is now the only player remaining from Garry Monk’s summer signings in 2017.

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Howson’s tally of 230 appearances surpasses his total for both Leeds United and Norwich and Boro boss Wilder is delighted to tie Howson down for another season.

Middlesbrough captain Jonny Howson has agreed a new deal with the club. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Middlesbrough captain Jonny Howson has agreed a new deal with the club. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough captain Jonny Howson has agreed a new deal with the club. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

“We’re delighted we’ve managed to come to an agreement with Jonny,” Wilder told the club website.

"He was coming out of contract and it’s a key signing for us.”

Howson made 49 appearances for Boro during the 2021/22 campaign and claimed the club’s player of the year award.

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