Patrick Bamford admits Jose Mourinho gave him the choice to stay
The loan star struck again last night as Boro overtook Derby to go top in the Championship.
And Bamford revealed the Portuguese coach said he should leave the Bridge on a short-term deal after Didier Drogba agreed to return.
"Jose Mourinho hasn't really outlined the plan for my career," said Bamford.
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Jose Mourinho hasn't really outlined the plan for my career
Patrick Bamford
"I was going to stay there this season, that was the original plan, but when the chance to bring Didier back arrives, you can't really turn down Drogba, can you?
"Then Jose gave me the choice whether I wanted to stay and play bit-parts - but a very minimum amount of football - or I could go out on loan.
"He said Boro would be a great option. It was an easy choice in the end.
"He said he would be in touch and obviously they're keeping their eye on me."
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