Kenyan defender and a promising scholar Michael Gitau joined English side second tier Middlesbrough on academic scholarship.
Not known to many Kenyans, Gitau has had his time at the academies of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Brighton
“George Gitau is our latest scholarship recruit for next summer. The Under-16 right-back was previously with Crystal Palace, Arsenal, and Brighton. Gitau is quick, athletic, and smooth in possession, and he impressed after a trial. The youngster will join 12 other young hopefuls next summer on an Academy scholarship at Rockliffe,” Middlesbrough said in the statement.
Other lucky players included Ash McCarthy, Max Howells, Sonny Finch, George McCormick and Luke Woolston.
