Kante leaves Middlesbrough to join Al-Ettifaq

Abdoulaye Kante in action for MiddlesbroughImage source, Shutterstock
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Midfielder Abdoulaye Kante has left Middlesbrough to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq on a permanent deal.

Kante, 21, moved to Boro last summer from French club Troyes and spent the second half of last season on loan at Saint-Etienne.

He started Boro's first Championship game of the season, playing over an hour, as they came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1.

In total, Kante made six appearances for the club.

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