Real Madrid said that defender Jonathan Woodgate, on loan at Middlesbrough since August, has secured a permament move to the English Premiership club.
"Real Madrid and Middlesbrough have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Jonathan Woodgate," the Spanish giants announced.
"Real Madrid wish Jonathan Woodgate great success both personally and professionally in this new stage of his career."
Woodgate, 27, suffered an injury nightmare during his two years at the Bernabeu, playing just nine games.
He joined Real on a four-year deal from Newcastle in August 2004 for 13.4 million pounds despite suffering a serious thigh injury when he was signed.
He did not play his first league match for Real until September 2005.
Middlesbrough signed Woodgate on loan last August for one season, and the defender has been named in the England squad that faces Spain in a friendly on Wednesday.