JASON Kennedy has completed a permanent move from Middlesbrough to Darlington after an impressive loan spell with the Quakers last season.

The 21-year-old, whose previous Boro contract was due to expire next month, has signed a permanent two-year deal at the Darlington Arena.

Kennedy said: "It's a perfect move for me and a chance to play week in week out. I loved my time there on loan."

Kennedy, who made seven senior appearances for Middlesbrough, spent the first half of last season on loan at Scottish side Livingston before moving to Darlington in early March.

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