Ramirez signed a three-year deal with Middlesbrough on Monday after a free transfer from Southampton, according to Sky Sports.

Ramirez spent the second half of last season on loan with Boro after he couldn't find regular playing time with Southampton. The forward played a major role in the Premier League new comers' promotion bid netting seven times in 18 Championship appearances and both club and player are delighted to reunite, this time only, on a permanent deal.

Ramirez made three appearances (one start) for Uruguay in Copa America Centenario, with three shots off target and five fouls to get his international tally to 37 caps with no goals. Uruguay finished surprisingly third in group C with three points and were knocked out.

Ramirez only made three appearances with one assist last season with Southampton and was loaned in January to Championship side Middlesbrough where he was revived with seven goals, one assist and an average of 2.2 shots per game in 18 Championship appearances (15 starts). The Saints will not renew the 25-year-old's contract turning him into a free agent this summer and his future is still unclear.

Ramirez joined Middlesbrough on loan Tuesday for the remainder of the season.

Ramrez spent most of last season with Hull City and with his contract set to expire this summer, his time with Southampton is effectively over.

Ramirez grabbed an assist in 11 minutes of play off the bench in Southampton draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

With Ramirez header dropping into the goal, Simon Mignolet only managed to tip the ball into the oncoming Sadio Mane, who just shoved it into the net. It’s the Uruguayan’s first appearance of the season and he made an impact immediately. This may give him another chance with what’s supposed to be an easy feat hosting newcomers Bournemouth and with Sadio Mane missing the game. Don’t expect miracles, though.

Ramirez will not play in either of Hull City's two remaining matches as a hamstring injury has prompted the on-loan midfielder to shut down for the rest of the season, reports the Hull Daily Mail.

It has been a disappointing season for Ramirez as he finishes with just one goal and two assists in 23 appearances. It is unlikely Ramirez will return to Hull City next season despite reports of Southampton being willing to shop him around again this summer. A return to Serie A may be likely for the midfielder.

Ramirez will not play Saturday against Southampton, as he is ineligible to face his parent club.

Ramirez has shown an ability to get involved offensively but he just doesn't produce enough to make much of a fantasy impact.

Ramirez has been deemed fit to face Swansea City on Saturday after recovering from a quad injury suffered during the international break, the club's official website reports.

Ramirez has been used in a variety of roles his season, all in the attacking part of the pitch, and he is likely to maintain his starting spot despite the return of Mohamed Diame, though that may be shortlived.