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Aaron Connolly: Middlesbrough signing hopes loan from Brighton can reignite enjoyment

Middlesbrough loanee Aaron Connolly hopes to revive his love of football under new boss Chris Wilder, following a move from Premier League side Brighton until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has been a peripheral figure at Graham Potter's Albion this term, with two goals in six games.

Connolly has joined a Boro side who are seventh in the Championship.

"I want to get back to enjoying football, help Middlesbrough and score goals," Connolly told BBC Radio Tees.

"Hopefully at the end of the season that could lead to maybe; going up a division, challenging in the play-offs, or even automatic.