He was escorted from London by Boro chief executive Keith Lamb and was met at Teesside International Airport by Boro boss Steve McClaren, who whisked the spaniard off to a hotel.
If all goes well with the medical today the ex-Valencia star could be signed in time to line up against Arsenal on Sunday. No work permit is required, since he is a European national, although international clearance from his former club is required.
If all goes well with the medical today the ex-Valencia star could be signed in time to line up against Arsenal on Sunday. No work permit is required, since he is a European national, although international clearance from his former club is required.