VALENCIA defender Antonio Barragan is poised to become Premier League newcomers Middlesbrough sixth summer signing.
The Spanish right-back, 29, was due on Teeside for a medical on Thursday ahead of signing a three-year deal with boss Aitor Karanka’s side.
Valencia defender Antonio Barragan is set to become Boro boss Aitor Karanka’s sixth summer signing Antonio Barragan in action for Valencia against Barcelona Barragan will follow compatriot Victor Valdes to the Riverside.
The former Barcelona and Manchester United goalkeeper joined on a two-year deal earlier this month .
But Boro fans must be hoping Barragan makes more of an impression than he last played he played for an English club.
The former Spain Under-21 international started his career with Liverpool under Rafa Benitez in 2005 – it did not last long.
He made just one appearance, as a sub in a Champions League clash against CSKA Sofia.
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A year later, Barragan headed back home after signing for Deportivo de La Coruna.
He then played 41 games for Real Valladolid before moving to Valencia where he spent five years, playing 110 games.
Antonio Barragan has spent the past five years with Sevilla
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