to Barcelona if Rochemback did not spend three years on loan at the club, so Middlesbrough agreed to pay this fee as well. This transfer is one of those about which the Stevens inquiry report in June 2007 expressed concerns because of the lack of co-operation from agents Pini Zahavi and Barry Silkman. Rochemback made his league debut in a 2–1 home win over Arsenal on 10 September, and scored his first goal on 11 February 2006 in a 3–0 victory against leaders and reigning champions Chelsea also at the Riverside Stadium. His first FA Cup goal for Middlesbrough came direct from a free kick, in a 4–2 victory over Charlton Athletic in a quarter–final replay on 11 April. He also played an important role in Middlesbrough's run to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final in a 4–1 victory (4–3 on aggregate) against FC Basel in the quarter–final second leg on 6 April, which he was named man of the match. Rochemback scored a free kick in Middlesbrough's last match of the 2007–08 Premier League an 8–1 win over Manchester City on 11 May 2008. During his time on Teesside he earned the nickname "Knock'em-back" due to his regular visits to The Keys pub / nightclub in Yarm on weekends. Return to Sporting CP On 13 May 2008, Rochemback was released from Middlesbrough, after they rejected the chance to take up a two-year option on his contract. He signed a three-year deal to return to Sporting on the same day. Grêmio In August 2009, Rochemback signed a two–year contract with Grêmio and acquired 30% economic rights for €928,000. Sporting retained 40% economic rights. (However Sporting later announced it sold 90% rights) In January 2011 he extended his contract to 31 December 2012. Dalian In January 2012, Grêmio directors confirmed the transfer of Rochemback to Chinese Super League club Dalian Aerbin. He left the club in the end of 2013. Return to Brazil Before manager Renato Gaúcho signed with Fluminense for the 2014 season, he recommended the signing of Rochemback, who he coached while at Grêmio. In January 2014, Rochemback was close to sign with Sport in a two-year deal. The club ended the negotiations due to a change in the financial agreement after a first offer was previously agreed. In June, he joined Passo Fundo amateur club Ipiranga and won the amateur tournament held by the city in 2014. International career