BORO have signed 22-year-old Brazilian forward Diego Ferreira until the end of the season.

Ferreira, released by Italian Serie A club Udinese, for whom he played second-team football, received clearance from the Brazilian FA on Tuesday and could make his Boro debut at Halifax tonight.

“He’s a great lad and has been very impressive in training,” said Boro director of football Luczka. “His workrate is fantastic and – as you would imagine – he’s a very skilful player.”