Newcastle United official announcement – Matt Targett signs for Middlesbrough | OneFootball

Matt Targett has signed for Middlesbrough.

An official Newcastle United announcement (see below) on Wednesday morning revealing the news.

Matt Targett joining Middlesbrough on an initial season-long loan.

Good luck to the former Villa player who has terrible luck with injuries and illness in recent years.

Whilst now Matt Targett finds competition at United tougher than ever and didn’t make either of the two 20 man matchday squads so far.

Newcastle United official announcement – 27 August 2025:

‘Newcastle United full back Matt Targett has joined Championship side Middlesbrough on loan for the 2025/26 season.

The 29-year-old, who has featured 47 times for the Magpies since arriving from Aston Villa in 2022, makes the switch to Teesside in search of regular football after overcoming injury setbacks in recent years.

He joins a Boro side who have started the season strongly under Rob Edwards and currently occupy second place in the table after winning all three of their opening Championship fixtures.