Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel have been forced to defend their signing of USMNT international John Tolkin following criticism of his social media activity. The 22-year-old wing-back — a club-record transfer from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls — has faced criticism for his activity online relating to a variety of topics including gender identity and conspiracies around the COVID pandemic.

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

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Confirmation of John Tolkin’s record transfer to Holstein Kiel officially came yesterday. The 22-year-old’s move to the Bundesliga unfortunately immediately sparked controversy. Once various

John Tolkin and Holstein Kiel have been put on the defensive after an outcry over the new signing's past social media activity.

Tolkin is referred to as "JMi" almost exclusively by teammates, friends and family (a reference to his middle name Michael). He revealed in 2023 that the nickname was given to him by his uncle when he was young and that he hardly answers to "John".

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.

Holstein Kiel's record transfer John Tolkin has apologised for his social media activities after he was criticised for liking posts related to gender identity, the COVID-19 pandemic and conspiracy theories,

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