HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the German Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

New York Red Bulls left back John Tolkin has completed a transfer to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, the clubs announced on Thursday.

Holstein Kiel are set to follow up their historic victory over Borussia Dortmund yesterday with what shall be a record transfer for the northern German club. Multiple sources now claim that the

John Tolkin’s move to Holstein Kiel in Germany isn’t just another transfer in the world of soccer, it’s a bold gamble, a game-changer in the life of a 22-year-old with the talent and potential to shine on bigger stages. This move is going to change everything for the left-back from the New York Red Bulls.

Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday.

The New York Red Bulls have agreed to sell homegrown wing-back John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel, sources tell The Athletic, for an initial $3 million (€2.9m) fee. The MLS club will retain a sell-on percentage of any future transfer involving Tolkin.

Thursday saw the New York Red Bulls officially announce the transfer of star defender John Tolkin to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga — the top flight of Germany and one of the largest soccer leagues in the world.