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Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson signs new five-year contract to keep him at the Riverside long-term

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers.

The 23-year-old, who has made more than 100 appearances for the club and is the nephew of Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson, made his top-flight debut last weekend against Stoke.

Gibson told Middlesbrough's official website: 'I'm over the moon. I just want to make sure the next five years are in the Premier League with this club.

Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year contract with Premier League side Middlesbrough
Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year contract with Premier League side Middlesbrough
Gibson has played 113 times for the club since graduating from the youth team
Gibson has played 113 times for the club since graduating from the youth team

'It's a dream come true for me really and it's amazing for me and my family.