Aug 21: Lazio midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has joined Middlesbrough on a year-long loan deal with a view to a four-year move. Boro will unveil their latest capture at a news conference on Friday afternoon. "We're absolutely delighted to have signed Gaizka," said McClaren. "We have worked extremely hard and beaten a lot of other clubs to bring to Middlesbrough a truly top quality player. "As Boro fans know, we've spent all summer searching for a quality player to replace Geremi on the wide right. I'm confident we've got the ideal player in Gaizka.

"He is extremely skilful and we believe he'll bring much creativity to our play, while also contributing towards our goalscoring."
Mendieta's agent Alberto Toldra said: "It was Mendieta's decision to choose Middlesbrough. He had four other offers to choose from."

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McClaren is keen to add further strength and the Boro boss still has his sights set on Fulham midfielder Sean Davis.


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