Massimo Luongo, the Australian international has signed for Middlesbrough on a short-term contract. He will stay at the Riverside Stadium until January.
The 29-year-old has represented the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Swindon Town, Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday. Having racked up 336 club appearances along the way.
Massimo has been capped 43 times by Australia. He lifted the Asia Cup with the Socceroos in 2015, named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and coming third in the AFC Asian International Player of the Year award the same year.
Middlesbrough announced, “Massimo Luongo has signed for Boro on a short-term contract. The Australian international arrives at Rockliffe Park on a deal until January.
“Luongo, 29, came through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur before gaining Sky Bet Championship experience with Queens Park Rangers.
“He most recently played for Sheffield Wednesday, departing the Owls at the end of the 2021/22 season.
“A central midfield player, he provides additional experience and competition for Chris Wilder’s side in an area the Boro boss had spoken of his desire to strengthen.”
He told his new club’s website, “I’m probably the fittest I’ve ever been.”
“It’s brilliant (to have the Aussie connection there).
“Riley’s sort of shown me around a little bit… I hope I can help him out a little bit, being a fellow Aussie.”
