Julian Malatini has moved to Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati on a one-season loan that includes an option to buy. Peter Niemeyer stated that in their current squad constellation they could only offer Julian little playing time, and therefore, they jointly decided on a loan. The transfer is complete, but Julian Malatini will train with Bremen for a few more days before traveling to the USA due to some residence and entry documents still being processed.

Julián Malatini has moved on loan from SV Werder Bremen to FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer until the end of the season. According to reports, the deal does not include a purchase option. Peter Niemeyer, Leiter Profifußball at SV Werder Bremen, stated that they decided on a loan together with Julián because in their current squad situation, they could only offer him little playing time. Niemeyer added that they hope Julián can further his development through regular playing time in MLS and wished him the best. He also said that Julián will continue to train with the club in Bremen for the next few days and will travel to the USA once the necessary residence and entry documents are prepared.

Clemens Fritz indicated that the transfer of Julián Malatini from Werder Bremen to FC Cincinnati can still happen. Fritz stated that it can still happen and emphasized that work permit issues and other matters still need to be resolved. Malatini was unable to establish himself at Werder Bremen. The transfer to the MLS club FC Cincinnati is planned for this summer. Fritz expressed confidence in completing the deal within the remaining MLS transfer window, stating that he is confident and that they still have some time to complete the transfer.

Werder Bremen officially announced that 25-year-old Argentinian centre-back Julián Malatini has been released to hold talks with other clubs. He is expected to move to FC Cincinnati in the MLS. Malatini joined Werder Bremen in 2024 from Defensa for two million euros and made eleven appearances for the club in the past season. His current market value is €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt.