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Middlesbrough Sign US Wingback Max Arfsten for $7.5 million

7/31/2026

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Middlesbrough FC will sign wingback Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew for $7.5 million, add-ons and a sell-on clause included.
The 25-year-old, with 21 U.S. caps, five goals and six assists in 18 games, becomes Middlesbrough’s third men’s national team player, joining midfielder Aidan Morris.
After rejecting an earlier bid, the deal could be the Crew’s third-largest sale if all add-ons trigger, behind Cucho Hernández ($16 million) and Diego Rossi (up to $8 million).

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Middlesbrough FC will sign wingback Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew for $7.5 million, add-ons and a sell-on clause included.
The 25-year-old, with 21 U.S. caps, five goals and six assists in 18 games, becomes Middlesbrough’s third men’s national team player, joining midfielder Aidan Morris.
After rejecting an earlier bid, the deal could be the Crew’s third-largest sale if all add-ons trigger, behind Cucho Hernández ($16 million) and Diego Rossi (up to $8 million).