Former Boro goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler signs for Shrewsbury Town

Jayson Leutwiler, who was released by Boro boss Aitor Karanka in May, has signed a two year deal at Gay Meadow

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Former Boro second string shot-stopper Jayson Leutwiler has signed for Shrewsbury Town.

The former Switzerland Under-21 keeper has signed a two year deal at Gay Meadow after being released by Boro boss Aitor Karanka in May.

Leutwiler arrived from Basel on a free transfer in the summer of 2012 and was the understudy to Jason Steele and made just three starts for the first team, two in the Carling Cup and just one in the Championship.

His league outing came in a 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool last August after he had come off the bench in the previous game at Charlton following an injury to Steele.

With the arrival of Shay Given, Dimi Konstantopoulos and Tomas Mejias he slipped down the pecking order and was not offered a new deal.

Leutwiler signed for League Two Shrewsbury today after being recommended by former Boro man Danny Coyne, now keeping coach there.

“Middlesbrough is a massive club and was a great experience for me and I really enjoyed my time there,” said Leutwiler.

“That is in the past now and my future is now at Shrewsbury Town and I’m looking forward to my time here.”