Rovers sign left-back Bilongo from Middlesbrough

Bryant Bilongo joins Bristol Rovers after two years on the books at Middlesbrough

Bristol Rovers have signed left-back Bryant Bilongo from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Ebbsfleet United, scoring once in 12 appearances.

Bilongo has signed a two-year deal at the Memorial Stadium, with the option of a further year.

He is the club's fifth summer signing, following Isaac Hutchinson, Clinton Mola, Ruel Sotiriou and Dan Ellison to the Gas.

"My career has been such a journey so far and to continue it by signing for such a big club like Rovers is amazing for me and my family," Bilongo told the Rovers website.

"It's a big achievement and this is a challenge I'm looking forward to."

Rovers begin the new League One season at home to Northampton Town on Saturday, 10 August.