American midfielder's €5m move nears completion

He would become the squad's fourth American.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

🇺🇸 Sources: Middlesbrough finalizing a deal to sign American midfielder Rokas Pukstas from Hajduk Split. @MarkoSilov 1s Via @tombogert on X

What happened: The agreement is expected to be completed after Thursday's European playoff second leg. The midfielder played all 90 minutes of last week's 2-2 first-leg draw.

Why it matters: The move would place him alongside Max Arfsten in a four-American contingent. It would also take the 22-year-old to England's second tier after six years in Croatia.

By the numbers: The reported fee is about €5 million. He played 90 minutes in a first leg that finished 2-2.

What to watch: Thursday's second leg comes before the expected completion of the transfer.

Sources

@tombogert 2026-08-26T15:41:04.136783+00:00

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