FC Cincinnati acquire Julián Malatini on loan from Werder Bremen

The 23-year-old made 34 appearances after joining Bremen in 2024.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Bienvenido a Cincinnati, Julián! 🔶🔷 FC Cincinnati have acquired Argentine defender Julián Malatini on loan from SV Werd Via @fccincinnati on X

What happened: The Argentine defender joins FC Cincinnati on loan from the German Bundesliga club. The move formalizes Cincinnati's planned addition to its back line.

Why it matters: Cincinnati add another defensive option during the MLS regular season. The acquisition follows the club's recent defensive reshaping.

By the numbers: Malatini, 23, made 34 appearances after joining Bremen in 2024.

What to watch: Watch for Malatini's availability and first appearance with FC Cincinnati.

Sources

@fccincinnati 2026-09-03T15:14:40.605204+00:00

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