Nicky Bailey is thrilled at the prospect of playing for Middlesbrough Football Club.

Barring a complication with his medical, the midfielder will complete a £1.4million move from Charlton Athletic to the Riverside Stadium early next week.

Bailey has thanked the Addicks for the support they have shown him over the past two years, and has also stated his excitement at the chance to play for Boro.

"First of all I would like to thank the chairman Richard Murray, manager, staff and players for all the hard work and support they gave to me whilst at the club," he told skysports.com.

"The fans of Charlton made me very welcome from day one and I would also like to thank them for that. I am extremely excited about the challenge ahead of me at Middlesbrough.

“I know it is a massive club with plenty of passionate fans with high expectations. Just like I have always done in my career I will give 100 per cent and hope that it is a valuable contribution.”

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