Loan star Borges 'open' to the idea of staying at City

NETO Borges said he is “open” to the prospect of making his loan move to Bristol City permanent, with the Brazilian enjoying his time at Ashton Gate so far, even though he doesn’t know what is the Robins’ long-term plan.

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The 29-year-old, pictured, was the final addition to Gerhard Struber’s squad during the summer transfer window, making the temporary move to south Bristol from fellow Championship club Middlesbrough, less than 24 hours before the transfer deadline.

Borges’ minutes at the Riverside had been limited under then-Boro boss Rob Edwards, but so far the wing-back has had no such issue in City colours. Already, he has made 19 appearances for the Robins in the Championship, assisting twice over the course of 10 league starts.

With Cam Pring only recently returning to full fitness, having recovered from surgery on an ankle injury sustained during preseason, the Middlesbrough loanee has been able to make the left wing-back position his own and struck up an impressive partnership with Anis Mehmeti.