With just days to go until the new season gets underway, Bruce’s permanent successor has yet to be appointed and player recruitment, something that the former manager had pinpointed as pivotal to Hull’s hopes of making an impact this term, has stalled.
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Karanka’s side look to be well prepared for the forthcoming campaign and Skybet’s even money (2.0) quote for Middlesbrough to be the top newly promoted club in the Premier League this season represents outstanding value for punters.
“Coupled with the experience we’ve got from past year we’re pleased with where we are”, he added.
Asked if it was a long-held dream to work in the Premier League, he said: “Of course. It is a big challenge but it is a good one for this football club, and especially for me”, he told reporters.
By buying into Middlesbrough sponsorship TLCBET is staying in the Premier League market while also looking to use the club brand to raise its profile globally, but also keep its core position in the Chinese market.
Boro were promoted following a dramatic final-day draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, ending a seven-year absence from England’s top flight.
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka admits it could be harder for old friend Jose Mourinho to help him out this season as they are now both in charge of Premier League clubs. We need to work with them but we have had the time to work.
“Two and a half years later we are playing in the Premier League against the best teams in the world, the best coaches, the best players, so it’s a really good thing for me and the club and everybody”.
Karanka has added to his squad this summer, with goalkeeper Victor Valdes and striker Alvaro Negredo among nine new arrivals.
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Valdes after he popped up at The Riverside as a free agent during the close season.
