Middlesbrough legend Juninho Paulista, who is held in high esteem around Teesside for his effervescent displays, is in continuing talks with chairman Steve Gibson over a return to the North East club.
The recently relegated outfit will be playing Championship football next season, but the return of Juninho - who is expected to be taking up an ambassadorial role with the club - could be enough to bring a smile back to the faces of Middlesbrough fans.
Gibson was speaking to BBC Radio Tees about Juninho. The pursuit began over a month ago, as the Brazilian was initially sounded out as a possible 'South American representative'.
Juninho, a diminutive midfielder by trade, led a well-travelled career. He played for Celtic, Sao Paulo, Atletico Madrid, Vasco, Flamengo, and Sydney.
He has signed for Middlesbrough an incredible four times.
Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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