Official: Shuto Machino joins Borussia Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach has officially unveiled its latest signing: Shuto Machino, the Japanese forward who arrives from Holstein Kiel.

Details: Borussia has agreed terms with striker Shuto Machino from Holstein Kiel ahead of the 2025/26 season. The player has put pen to paper on a contract until June 2029. The transfer fee paid by Borussia is reported to be €8 million.

Last season, the Japanese striker netted 11 goals in 32 league appearances. In total, Machino scored 17 goals and provided 9 assists in 67 games for Holstein Kiel, playing a key role in their promotion to the Bundesliga last season.

Machino himself shared his thoughts on the move:

I really wanted to join Borussia, so I’m delighted that this transfer has gone through. Now I want to do everything I can to help the team as quickly as possible.

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