Red Bulls transfer D John Tolkin to Bundesliga club
- Defender John Tolkin transferred to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from New York Red Bulls on Thursday.
- John Tolkin has seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS appearances, including 107 starts since his debut in 2021.
- Tolkin played in all four U.S. Matches at last year's Paris Olympics and debuted for the U.S. National team in 2023.
- Holstein Kiel is currently 17th in the Bundesliga with three wins, 12 losses, and two draws, facing relegation danger.
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Red Bulls transfer D John Tolkin to Bundesliga club
The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday.The Red Bulls will retain a sell-on percentage for the 22-year-old homegrown player, who tallied seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS matches (107 starts) from 2021-24.

Defender John Tolkin joins Holstein Kiel from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls
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John Tolkin's Apology Sparks Controversy at Holstein Kiel Holstein Kiel's record signing, John Tolkin, has issued an apology following criticism of his social media activity. The 22-year-old was scrutinized for interacting with content related to gender identity, the COVID-19 pandemic, and conspiracy theories.Tolkin, who joined the Bundesliga team from New York Red Bulls for a reported fee of 2.5 million euros, quickly addressed the controversy.…
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