- Red Bulls, Holstein Kiel agree to $3M fee for Tolkin
- Tolkin helped lead New York to MLS Cup 2024
- Has four caps for USMNT
IMGANNew York Red Bulls star John Tolkin reportedly close to finalizing a deal with German Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel in a $3 million transfer
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A Tolkin move to Europe has been long speculated, and Holstein Kiel reportedly went in for the player last summer but were rejected due to timing. There was a sense of finality after the Red Bulls' playoff run this past season. There were multiple reports of a move and even team star Emil Forsberg appeared resigned to losing the talented fullback.
"Yeah, if he were to leave, we will see then, but he's been fantastic for us a long time," Forserg told GOAL at MLS Media Day. "So if he goes, he deserves the chance to go. If he stays, we're more than happy to have him, because he's a fantastic soccer player."
If the move to the Bundesliga goes through, it will likely help his chances of becoming a regular call-up for the USMNT. Fulham's star left back Antonee Robinson is locked in the starter role, but he has no clear understudy. Tolkin showed strong potential during his time with the U.S. Olympic Team last summer.
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