Adam Forshaw's former boss Mark Warburton says Boro have signed a "high quality player" ahead of a potential reunion at Griffin Park tomorrow.
Boro's new recruit quit the Bees in the summer having just picked up the League One Player of the Year gong, opting to sign for Wigan Athletic.
It didn't work out for the 23-year-old Scouser with the struggling Latics and Boro forked out around £2.5m for his services earlier this week.
Aitor Karanka has already confirmed Forshaw won't start for Boro at his former club tomorrow but the midfield man could make an appearance from the bench.
He was given a frosty reception when he returned to his former stomping ground with Wigan earlier this season and could be in for similar treatment tomorrow.
But Brentford boss Mark Warburton said: "He gave excellent services to Brentford.
"He's a fantastic young professional and did exceptionally well for us.
"We were never going to let any good player go cheaply - they go on our terms - that's why there were protracted discussions.
"It was a good deal for the club. Adam's a great kid and is hungry to do well.
"Middlesbrough have got themselves a high quality player."
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Adam Forshaw in action for Brentford last season
Forshaw admitted he was keen on completing the Boro switch as soon as he discovered Aitor Karanka had shown an interest.
He joined Wigan in the summer believing the Latics would push for promotion having made the play-offs last season.
But the 2013 FA Cup winners have endured a miserable campaign so far. Uwe Rosler was sacked early on in the season but results haven't picked up since Malky Mackay was appointed as new boss in controversial circumstances and Wigan are languishing in the bottom three, five points adrift of safety.
Brentford, on the other hand, are enjoying a remarkable season and are just two points off top spot in the Championship and Warburton used Forshaw as an example when advising his current players to think twice before moving on.
"You look at people who have left over the past two or three seasons, I can't think of too many that have gone on to better things," he told Get West London.
"It's a good place to be. It may not be as fashionable as certain clubs, but we are moving in the right direction and making real strides.
"Players need to think long and hard before you leave a good environment."
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