A former Nigeria U-20 international Sammy Ameobi has signed a two-year deal with Championship side, Middlesbrough, the club announced on Tuesday.

The Newcastle-born winger, who had been on loan at the club back in 2013 becomes Boro’s second signing of the summer after Joe Lumley joined on a two-year contract from QPR.

“The club is delighted to confirm that Sammy Ameobi is our second signing of the summer. The 29-year-old has agreed terms to join Boro after undergoing a medical at Rockliffe,” Middlesbrough said in a statement.

“As soon as I became aware Sammy was available I let him know I wanted him, and we had a few good conversations. I thought it was important he could see what he could do for us, and what I could do for him.

“I’ve always thought he’s a danger, and I’ll be looking to use that danger and have a system where I can get him in positive forward positions,” the club’s website quoted Middlesbrough coach Neil Warnock.