Middlesbrough have announced the capture of Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old will feature for the Championship club this season having experienced loan stints at MK Dons and Derby County.

After the deal was announced, Bamford wrote on Twitter: "Delighted to have finally signed on loan for @Boro can't wait now to get playing!!"

Bamford, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Chelsea, scored eight goals for Derby during the second half of last season in the Championship.

Prior to that, the youngster scored 21 goals over 44 appearances across two spells at MK Dons.