Neil Warnock predicts bright future for Middlesbrough kid as forward pens contract extension

Neil Warnock, Manager of Middlesborough gives his team instructions during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough at John Smith's Stadium on November 28, 2020 in Huddersfield, England.

Boro confirmed the former Tooting and Mitcham attacker has signed a deal until the end of “2023 at the earliest”, having impressed since his arrival at the Riverside in 2019.

And Warnock thinks this new deal is a reward for Folarin’s steady progress – with the manager hinting increased first-team gametime is in the offing for the player who made his league bow against Norwich City nine days ago.

“It’s progression from pre-season,” Warnock told the Boro official website.

“He came to Cornwall (for pre-season training last summer) and impressed me with his attitude and how he did.

“Training and playing with the pros has given him a massive lift, and he’s deserved it (the new deal). He’ll be contributing to the team from now on.”