TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
Middlesbrough sign USA midfielder Sebastian Berhalter
The 25-year-old USA international joins from Vancouver Whitecaps on a four-year deal.
S. Berhalter
player
Player
Sebastian Berhalter
Position
Midfielder
From
Vancouver Whitecaps
To
Middlesbrough
Fee
Undisclosed
What happened. Middlesbrough have signed Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.
- Berhalter scored 20 goals in 167 MLS appearances.
- He could debut in the Carabao Cup first round against Wrexham on 7 August.
- He was born in London while his father Gregg played for Crystal Palace.
“This is where I want to be. I want to keep getting better as a player and person, and this is a great place to do it.”
— Sebastian Berhalter
Berhalter will aim to strengthen Middlesbrough's midfield under manager Kim Hellberg.
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