Boro seal Emnes capture

Forward signs four-year deal for a fee of £3.2million

By James Dall   Last updated: 4th July 2008

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Middlesbrough have completed the signing of forward Marvin Emnes from Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam.

The 20-year-old has joined for a fee of €4million (£3.2million) and agreed a four-year contract at The Riverside after passing a medical.

Emnes reportedly attracted interest from a number of European clubs after he scored eight goals in 26 games last term and was named as Sparta fans' player of the year.

Boro, however, have won the race to secure his signature, and manager Gareth Southgate has expressed his delight at the capture.

"We feel we have signed an exciting young player in Marvin," Southgate told the club's official website.

Enthusiastic

"Last season was his breakthrough year at Sparta Rotterdam and he ended the campaign with a flurry, scoring eight goals in his final 10 games.

"He can play anywhere across the front line, so he has versatility to go with pace, energy and technical skills.

"Marvin is very enthusiastic about coming to England and the challenge of Premier League football.

"He also fits the profile of the sort of players we want at Middlesbrough, in that he is a young player with hunger, energy and pace."