MIDDLESBROUGH have announced that a deal has been agreed to sign USA international Brad Guzan from Aston Villa.
The 31-year-old spent five seasons at Villa Park but suffered relegation from the Premier League after an abject campaign last season.
Guzan, who has amassed 50 caps for his country, made 32 appearances in 2015/16 and becomes the eighth signing of the summer for newly-promoted Boro.
The American will challenge fellow new arrival Victor Valdes for the number one shirt and is the latest in a string of high-profile signings including Marten de Roon, Alvaro Negredo, Viktor Fischer, Antonio Barragan, Gaston Ramirez and Bernardo Espinosa.
Boro also secured the services of Hearts youngster Jordan McGhee on a one-season loan earlier this summer.
"Boro have agreed a deal to sign United States international goalkeeper Brad Guzan," read a statement on the club's official website.
"Guzan, who was with Aston Villa last season, becomes Aitor Karanka’s eighth senior signing of the summer and has agreed a two-year deal with the club.
"The 31-year-old made 34 appearances for Villa last season and played every game for Jurgen Klinsmann’s USA squad in the summer as they reached the Copa America semi-final.
"He brings a wealth of Premier League experience to bolster Boro’s goalkeeper options further, having spent seven seasons at Villa Park."
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