Middlesbrough transfer news: Star forward Cristhian Stuani open to La Liga return with Espanyol
Uruguay forward open to a move back to former club... But says he is currently loving Premier league life
MIDDLESBROUGH’s Cristhian Stuani is loving life in the England – but admits he is open to return to Espanyol.
The Uruguay international has appeared three times for Boro so far this season and notched a goal of the season contender when bagging a brace against Sunderland last month.
It was his strike on the final day of last season against Brighton that secured promotion to the Premier League for Boro.
That capped off an impressive first campaign on Teesside for Stuani following his £3.6million arrival from the La Liga club a year ago.
Despite his departure, the forward remains a big favourite with Espanyol supporters after his two-year spell there, and he admitted he could reappear in their colours again one day.
Stuani said: "The door remains open. In addition, people show me their love on social media.
"Espanyol is my club.”
Middlesbrough fans should not be worried, however, as any potential switch is still some time away according to the 29-year-old.
Speaking to Marca, he added: “Now I'm enjoying the Premier League.
"I'm fulfilling the dream of playing in the Premier League and I enjoy it. Last year we got promotion and this season we started well.
"Our goal is to stay in the division. On a personal level, it is an excellent experience."
Boro boss Aitor Karanka will hope to have the attacker back available for Tottenham’s visit to the Riverside on Saturday.
Stuani missed the 3-1 defeat at Everton last weekend with a groin problem.