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Defender signs at Boro

Middlesbrough have recruited former Arsenal academy product centre-back Christian Burgess on a two-year deal.

The 20-year-old previously had a trial with Boro's development squad last season and has also spent time at both West Ham United and Tottenham Hospur after impressing in universities football.

Born in Essex, 6' 4" Burgess studied history at Birmingham University last season following a spell with Bishop's Stortford and hopes to continue his academic career on Teesside.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge of professional football at Middlesbrough," Burgess told Boro's official website. "I'm looking forward to getting started and making the most of this chance. This is the opportunity I've wanted."

Earlier in the week Boro re-signed former defender Stuart Parnaby, 29, on a two-year deal following his release from Birmingham City last year.

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Date:Thursday July 5 2012

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