Maurice Malone stated that the MLS is his new challenge and that he is looking forward to it. Regarding Maurice Malone's departure from Sturm, Michael Parensen expressed gratitude for his professionalism and effort, and also stated that a solution satisfactory to all parties was found.

According to Laola1.at, Maurice Malone is one of the players with whom SK Sturm Graz is no longer planning, and the club would like to transfer him before autumn.

Laola1.at reports that there are interested parties for Maurice Malone and that talks are ongoing.

German-American centre-forward Maurice Malone, 25, is described as an unsuccessful transfer and SK Sturm Graz would permit him to leave if an offer is made. He joined the club in September 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.0M. The striker, who has three caps and one goal for Germany's U21 side, has been linked with Maccabi Haifa. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.00m.