Marc Bola: Middlesbrough defender signs for Samsunspor

Marc Bola spent four years at Middlesbrough following a move from Blackpool

Defender Marc Bola has left Middlesbrough to join Turkish side Samsunspor on a two-year contract, for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old held talks with the Super Lig side and has now signed a deal which also has the option of a further year.

Former Arsenal and Blackpool defender Bola scored three goals in 103 appearances during a four-year spell.

He joined Boro from Blackpool in the summer of 2019.

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