Nigerian defender Somto Boniface has expressed his excitement after completing a season-long loan move to Leyton Orient from Ipswich Town, saying he is eager to make a positive impact at his new club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The highly-rated full-back believes the move represents the ideal next step in his development and is determined to repay the faith shown in him by the club's coaching staff throughout the campaign.
"I'm very excited to be joining the club for the season. I'm fully committed to giving this everything I have, and I am looking forward to meeting all of our fans at our stadium," Boniface told the club's official website.
"I feel like this is the next natural step in my career. I came to meet the gaffer and Scott Mitchell on Monday, and they explained to me in real detail where they see me fitting in.
"I am focused on my defensive work, but most of all I like to get forward and make things happen in attacking areas."
Leyton Orient Director of Football Scott Mitchell also welcomed the youngster, describing him as one of the club's exciting additions ahead of the new season.
"Somto is a very exciting young player, who has had a fantastic footballing education at both Chelsea and Ipswich Town. He is a front-footed full-back who we believe can make a positive impact at both ends of the pitch for us.
"He has excelled in Premier League 2 in recent years, and now the challenge for him is to come to Leyton Orient and fight for his place in a senior team. Somto is another good character, and I'm sure he will fit into our dressing room seamlessly."
Boniface will now look to establish himself in the Leyton Orient first team and continue his development with regular senior football during the 2026/27 season.