Jeremy Sarmiento looks set to join Middlesbrough permanently after an aborted Birmingham move. For punters, the arrival of an attacking midfielder could boost Middlesbrough’s attacking output; consider backing Middlesbrough to score over one and a half goals or look for value on a narrow home win, while Sarmiento’s limited minutes suggest he may not be an immediate goalscorer.
Sarmiento Poised to Join Middlesbrough After Birmingham Move Collapses
23-year-old attacking midfielder Jeremy Sarmiento, on loan at Cremonese from Brighton, appears likely to complete a permanent move to Middlesbrough after a proposed switch to Birmingham City broke down. The transfer to Birmingham reportedly stalled amid disagreements over payment terms, opening the door for Middlesbrough to step in.
Limited Game Time at Cremonese
Sarmiento joined Cremonese on transfer deadline day in September 2025 on what was intended as a season-long loan from Brighton and Hove Albion. He managed just seven Serie A appearances, totaling 137 minutes, with his last outing coming on November 7 against Pisa. Since then he has either been on the bench or not included in matchday squads.
Transfer Mechanics and Next Steps
Initial plans reportedly involved Cremonese returning Sarmiento to Brighton so he could move on to Birmingham, but negotiations faltered in the final 24 hours. Middlesbrough have now emerged as the most likely destination and are close to securing a permanent transfer. Details such as transfer fee and contract length have not been confirmed.
Impact on Middlesbrough and Betting Angle
For Middlesbrough, Sarmiento offers a young, creative option in the attacking midfield pool, though his recent lack of minutes suggests integration may take time. Bettors should consider modest expectations initially: markets on Middlesbrough to score (over 1.5 goals) or narrow-margin wins could see slight upside, while backing Sarmiento for immediate goal contributions may be riskier until he secures regular starts.
Cremonese flop Jeremy Sarmiento had been due to join Birmingham City, but is now reportedly...
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