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Brazilian set for Boro switch MIDDLESBROUGH, UPDATED:

AUGUST 09 2016


BY CLUBCALL Middlesbrough


Boring are set to sign Cardiff City defender Fabio - author of a wonderful goal against Aitor Karanka's side last season. The Brazilian full-back, who played in the 2011 Champions League final for Manchester United, was missing from the Cardiff line-up at the weekend amid rumours of an impending move to Boro. Fabio's 25-yard half-volley at the Riverside Stadium in February gave Cardiff the lead.


However, Boro fans shouldn't expect to see the 26-year-old scoring on a regular basis as the twin brother of Lyon's Rafael has only managed two league goals in seven years. Reports suggest Boro have triggered a release clause in the player's contract at the Cardiff City Stadium and will get their man for £2million.

Good luck to Fabio. Always gave 100% but transfer fee of £2million and saving wages of £1.5-£2 million a season makes sense as long as some of the money is reinvested into the playing squad and the academy.