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Abdul Okunola departs for Middlesbrough move
Southampton Football Club can confirm that Academy defender Abdul Okunola has joined Middlesbrough on a permanent transfer.
The 19-year-old defender joined Saints from Chelsea in 2023 for his scholarship years, and progressed through the ranks to feature consistently for the Under-18s in their impressive 2024/25 season.
He made 67 appearances in all Academy competitions across the Under-18s and Under-21s sides, and even netted a dramatic goal against Real Madrid at St Mary’s Stadium last season.
We wish Abdul the best for the next stage of his career.
