Middlesbrough transfer latest: Bristol City chief makes admission regarding loan defender
BRISTOL City boss Gerhard Struber admits that he would like to sign Middlesbrough loanee Neto Borges on a permanent basis, with the Brazilian having impressed in his time at Ashton Gate.
The left-back joined the Robins on a season-long loan at the end of the summer window, having been used in Boro's first four games of the 2025-26 campaign.
He has featured 18 times for play-off candidates City so far this term.
The 29-year-old has made 39 appearances for Boro since joining them from French club Clermont in the summer of 2024.
Borges previously had spells in Swedish, Belgian and Portuguese football after beginning his career in his native Brazil.
On whether the club would be interested in signing him full-time, Robins chief and former Barnsley head coach Struber said: "Yes, of course.
"I think with the promotion that he’s done the last few months - in the training, in the games, in the dressing room - of course we think in this direction.
"He’s been really good. I'm super happy with his performances. Top attitude, top professionalism.
"I like him very much and I like to work with him. He brings to the dressing room a little bit of Brazilian drive.
" We have a mix of internationals, and that Brazilian vibe, he gives the boys a good feeling."