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Gaizka Mendieta officially became a player. The Spaniard signed a five-year contract with an English club.
Mendieta could not leave the club, as the Italians owed money to the team, but now, after repaying the debt, Mendieta was transferred to an English club.
After a great years with the "Boro" team, during which Mendieta helped the "Middlesbrough" club win their first important trophy, there were rumors that Gaizka might return to Spain, but Mendieta stayed in England.
He joined the "Lazio" club in 2001 for 28 million pounds sterling.
Now the player is preparing to return to England and start preparing for the new season with the "Boro" club.
