Rochdale Football Club are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Mark Kitching from Middlesbrough, subject to the relevant clearance.
The 21-year-old has penned an 18-month deal, keeping him contracted to the club until the summer of 2018.
Kitching joined Dale on loan from Boro on Friday and he made his debut in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie against Huddersfield Town. Now, Manager Keith Hill has moved swiftly to capture Kitching's signature on a long-term contract before the transfer window slammed shut at 11pm on Tuesday night.