West Ham’s Jordan Hugill completes emotional move to hometown club Middlesbrough on a season-long loan
Striker only signed for the Hammers in January but has struggled to make an impact since the £9m switch from Preston
MIDDLESBROUGH have boosted their promotion hopes by capturing West Ham star Jordan Hugill.
The Boro-born striker has returned to his hometown on a season-long loan from the Hammers.
Hugill, 26, arrives with a proven pedigree in the Championship.
He carved out a fine reputation for himself in the second tier during his time at Preston.
And his 30 goals in 81 starts for the Deepdale outfit earned him a £9m move to the Premier League with West Ham in January.
However, he struggled to break into the side at the London Stadium - making just three appearances - and will be hoping to recapture his goalscoring form back on Teesside.
Hugill passed a medical today and met his new team-mates after finalising the deal.
He will train with Tony Pulis' squad for the first time tomorrow and will be available for Boro's home clash with Birmingham City on Saturday.
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The 6ft-tall forward will wear the No11 shirt.
Hugill began his career in the Northern League and played for non-league sides Marske, Seaham Red Star, Consett and Whitby Town before turning pro with Port Vale aged 21.
