Middlesbrough have announced the signing of Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo, who joins from Valencia on a season-long loan.
The striker, formerly of Manchester City, has linked up with Aitor Karanka's squad at their training camp in Marbella.
CONFIRMED | The club has agreed a deal with @valenciacf to bring @AlvaroNegredo_7 to #Boro - https://t.co/T66IUN5Hlw pic.twitter.com/ImtkbspKsb
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) July 20, 2016
The 30-year-old forward had previously travelled 400 miles by car, with his representatives, to meet the Boro boss and thrash out a deal following laboured discussions.
Negredo is Karanka's eight summer signing, with Marten de Roon, Viktor Fischer and Bernardo Espinosa also joining the club.
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