Joe Wildsmith has joined Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season, a move that will take him to the end of his current contract with West Brom. Wildsmith was Middlesbrough's fourth and final signing of the January window, joining on deadline day to provide cover for number one keeper Sol Brynn. Wildsmith says he welcomed the opportunity to join Middlesbrough late in the transfer window. He said that it all happened very fast over the last couple of days, adding that he is very delighted to be there and is eager to start. Wildsmith also said he had conversations with his agent on Sunday morning about the possibility of completing a deal before the window shut. He was delighted to hear about the interest because it is a team competing for promotion.

Joe Wildsmith, who signed for West Bromwich Albion in July 2024, has joined Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. He has made 20 appearances for Albion, eight of which were in the current term.

Championship club Middlesbrough announced on its website on Monday that English goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith has been loaned from West Bromwich for the remainder of the season. Joe Wildsmith is 30 years old and has played eight times across all competitions this season, spending most of the time on the bench. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €350k.