Marcus Browne has joined Oxford United on a permanent basis.
The 24-year-old departs after a two-and-a-half year spell on Teesside that has seen him make 22 appearances and score two goals.
Marcus, who has had two previous spells on loan with Oxford, hasn’t featured in a Boro shirt since suffering an injury in an FA Cup defeat at Brentford 12 months ago.
He has spent the past year recovering from the injury. His progress is such that he is closing in on a return to football, and it’s hoped that a permanent return to Oxford will offer him that opportunity.
Marcus said: “It’s been a tough 12 months, but I’d like to thank the staff at Middlesbrough for all their support and hard work, and also say a big thank you to the fans, who have been brilliant with me the whole time.
“The supporters and the people around me kept me going through some very tough times, and they’re the reason that I’m able to look to the future now and be positive about what’s ahead.
“I’m looking forward to joining Oxford and getting back out there again and contributing. I’ve had some good times at the club on loan before and I can’t wait to get started again.”
Marcus departs with the best wishes of everyone connected with MFC.