Overview
- Gladbach finalised Machino’s transfer following weeks of negotiations and a medical on July 25
- The deal, valued at about €10 million including €2 million in performance bonuses, sets a new record sale for Holstein Kiel
- Kiel secured a sell-on clause that entitles it to a percentage of any future transfer fee for Machino
- The 25-year-old forward, who scored 11 goals and provided three assists in the 2024–25 season, joins Borussia Park’s roster
- Machino’s versatility across striker, attacking midfield and wing roles addresses Gladbach’s needs after Pléa’s departure and Kleindienst’s injury