Spanish forward Alvaro Negredo says he is glad that Valencia loaned him to Middlesbrough and he hopes to continue playing in England beyond this season.
Negredo has scored five goals and set up three more in 16 league appearances for Boro since returning to the Premier League this summer on a season-long loan, having previously played for Manchester City.
Negredo told Cadena Ser radio: "I'm very happy here, I'm enjoying myself. I'm playing and that is what I wanted.
"I needed to play again. I didn't have continuity at Valencia and now I have it here.