There has been speculation suggesting Sontje Hansen, a 23-year-old Curaçao international winger, could leave Middlesbrough on loan this month. Sontje Hansen posted a black-and-white picture of himself in action accompanied by the word 'Free' on Instagram and responded positively to a TikTok comment featuring the hashtag 'FreeSonna'. The Netherlands-born player joined the club in August 2025 and has a contract until June 2029. In the current Championship season, he has made 12 appearances, scoring one goal. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €4.00m.