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Athletic Bilbao forward Kike Sola joins Middlesbrough on loan

Athletic Bilbao's forward Kike Sola (L) vies for the ball with Real Betis defender Jordi Figueras
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Middlesbrough have made their first move in the January transfer window by signing Athletic Bilbao forward Kike Sola on loan.

Sola, 29, will link up with Boro until the end of the season, and will join the likes of Cristhian Stuani, Diego Fabbrini, Kike, and David Nugent in the club's forward line.

Manager Aitor Karanka told his club's official website: "He is a player who can bring something different,

"He is strong, he can play as a second striker and as a number 10. He brings something extra we don't have."

Sola is a former Spain Under-21 international and began his club career with Osasuna.

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Boro are currently five points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table ahead of Saturday's trip to Bristol City.

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