Jeremy Sarmiento, the Ecuadorian-born winger currently under contract to Brighton & Hove Albion, is once again at the centre of transfer speculation — this time with Championship club Middlesbrough eyeing a potential move in the January window.

Struggles for Minutes in Italy

After spending the 2025–26 season on loan at Cremonese in Italy’s Serie A, Sarmiento has found playing time hard to come by. In nearly two months with the club, he accumulated only 137 minutes across 7 appearances, with his last outing coming in early November 2025.
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This lack of minutes has prompted talks between his representatives and interested clubs, with both player and Brighton reportedly agreeing that a change of scenery would be beneficial — especially with Sarmiento eager for consistent football and to boost his chances of national team inclusion.

Middlesbrough Emerge as Leading Option

According to multiple sources, Middlesbrough are among the frontrunners to secure Sarmiento on loan for the remainder of the season. The Championship side — often active in recruiting creative wide players — see the 23-year-old as a potential attacking reinforcement.
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If completed, this move would mark Sarmiento’s fourth loan spell in just a few seasons since joining Brighton, following previous temporary stints in England’s Championship with Ipswich Town, Cardiff City, and a Serie A campaign with Cremonese.

Why Sarmiento Wants to Stay in Europe

Despite interest from clubs in Ecuador and Brazil, Sarmiento is understood to be prioritising staying in Europe, where he believes exposure at a competitive level could bolster his international prospects, particularly with World Cup qualifying on the horizon.

It’s also been reported that while clubs in South America have reached out, Sarmiento and his camp see the English game — even at Championship level — as a better platform for development at this stage of his career.

Contract and Future

Sarmiento remains contracted to Brighton until June 2027, and any move to Middlesbrough is expected to be arranged on a loan basis with discussions ongoing about playing time and potential options.
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His market value — estimated around €5 million — reflects both his age and international experience, having represented Ecuador at senior level. �
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