Top Middlesbrough officials were in Tarkwa to watch Medeama's final Premier League game against Ashantigold on Sunday, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.
The club’s Head of Academy Recruitment Thiago Cruz Reggiani was seen at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park in the company of Medeama president Moses Armah.
The arrival of the Boro officials in Ghana has fueled speculation regarding a potential partnership with the two-time Ghanaian FA Cup holders.
Officials of the Mauve and Yellows have remained tight-lipped on the reports which is gaining currency after it was revealed by GHANAsoccernet.com.
GHANAsoccernet.com revealed last week that top officials of the English Premier League side were expected in Ghana to expand their business operations.
A tweet by Boro's Head of Academy Recruitment Thiago Cruz has fueled further speculation a partnership deal could be struck between the two clubs.
Great discussions in Tarkwa with Moses Armah, owner of Medeama SC from Ghana #medeamasc #ghana #networking #utb pic.twitter.com/DW9LxpZb0Y
— Thiago Cruz (@ThiagoCruz1981) September 18, 2016
Middlesbrough are seeking to unearth the best talents in Ghana and Africa as they hope to expand their brand on the continent.
The English side gained qualification to the Premier League this season but their next phase of transformation could be even more startling as it seeks to climb the game’s international network frame of teams from Ghana and Africa.
Boro had on their roaster Ghana winger Albert Adomah for over two seasons until he recently left to join Aston Villa.