Kante leaves Middlesbrough to join Al-Ettifaq

Midfielder Abdoulaye Kante has left Middlesbrough to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq on a permanent deal.Kante, 21, moved to Boro last summer from French club Troyes and spent the second half of last season on loan at Saint-Etienne.He started Boro's first Championship game of the season, playing over an hour, as they came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1.In total, Kante made six appearances for the club.Latest Middlesbrough news, analysis and fan viewsAll done deals in August 2026