Brazilian midfielder Juninho is to return to Middlesbrough in a £6m transfer from Atletico Madrid.
He will join the Teessiders for the third time in his career on 5 August, subject to passing a medical and being granted a work permit.
Boro have been chasing Juninho, 29, since the end of the World Cup last month but had initially been unable to agree personal terms.
A statement from the club confirmed the signing of Juninho.
"Middlesbrough Football Club are delighted to announce they agreed personal terms with Juninho having already agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid.
"The club has agreed a four-year contract, subject to the player passing a medical and obtaining a work permit from the Department of Employment.
"The Brazilian international is due to link up with his new team-mates week commencing 5 August and it is hoped that he will make his debut in the pre-season friendly against Alaves on 7 August ."
Juninho made a major impact at the north-east club after arriving in a £4.75m move from Sao Paolo in November 1995.
The Smoggies do seem able to attract top names...Gibson must have deep pockets.
He will join the Teessiders for the third time in his career on 5 August, subject to passing a medical and being granted a work permit.
Boro have been chasing Juninho, 29, since the end of the World Cup last month but had initially been unable to agree personal terms.
A statement from the club confirmed the signing of Juninho.
"Middlesbrough Football Club are delighted to announce they agreed personal terms with Juninho having already agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid.
"The club has agreed a four-year contract, subject to the player passing a medical and obtaining a work permit from the Department of Employment.
"The Brazilian international is due to link up with his new team-mates week commencing 5 August and it is hoped that he will make his debut in the pre-season friendly against Alaves on 7 August ."
Juninho made a major impact at the north-east club after arriving in a £4.75m move from Sao Paolo in November 1995.
The Smoggies do seem able to attract top names...Gibson must have deep pockets.