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Morgan Whittaker Transfer from Middlesbrough to Colorado Rapids
Morgan Whittaker’s departure from Middlesbrough was confirmed last night. TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook first reported that Colorado Rapids were in advanced talks to sign Whittaker, which left Middlesbrough a short amount of time to find a replacement. Whittaker posted on his Instagram account about his departure from Middlesbrough, thanking everyone connected with the club and stating he was ready for a new beginning in America. Whittaker posted that it was time for a new start and a new country and that he was eager to get started with the Colorado Rapids, who he stated have put their faith in him. He added that he is looking forward to building something memorable in the MLS.
Morgan Whittaker’s departure from Middlesbrough was confirmed last night. TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook first reported that Colorado Rapids were in advanced talks to sign Whittaker, which left Middlesbrough a short amount of time to find a replacement. Whittaker posted on his Instagram account about his departure from Middlesbrough, thanking everyone connected with the club and stating he was ready for a new beginning in America. Whittaker posted that it was time for a new start and a new country and that he was eager to get started with the Colorado Rapids, who he stated have put their faith in him. He added that he is looking forward to building something memorable in the MLS.
According to MLS insider Tom Bogert of The Athletic, the Rapids' biggest move was for Middlesbrough forward Morgan Whittaker, at a cost of $10.7 million (CAD $14.82 million/£7.9 million). Rapids head coach Matt Wells said that Morgan is a player who will bolster their attack immensely this season and for years to come.
According to MLS insider Tom Bogert of The Athletic, the Rapids' biggest move was for Middlesbrough forward Morgan Whittaker, at a cost of $10.7 million (CAD $14.82 million/£7.9 million). Rapids head coach Matt Wells said that Morgan is a player who will bolster their attack immensely this season and for years to come.
Morgan Whittaker has joined MLS side Colorado Rapids from Boro for a club-record fee. Boro sold their top scorer from the previous season on transfer deadline day in a deal that is understood to be worth just under £10m. The transfer was confirmed on Friday afternoon, although the American transfer window had closed on Wednesday. The deadline was only for the submission and processing of paperwork by the league. Colorado Rapids delayed the public announcement to fly Whittaker to Denver for an unveiling. On transfer deadline day, Whittaker travelled to London for his Rapids medical instead of going to Burnley with the Boro squad for a Championship match on Wednesday, before travelling to Colorado.
Morgan Whittaker has joined MLS side Colorado Rapids from Boro for a club-record fee. Boro sold their top scorer from the previous season on transfer deadline day in a deal that is understood to be worth just under £10m. The transfer was confirmed on Friday afternoon, although the American transfer window had closed on Wednesday. The deadline was only for the submission and processing of paperwork by the league. Colorado Rapids delayed the public announcement to fly Whittaker to Denver for an unveiling. On transfer deadline day, Whittaker travelled to London for his Rapids medical instead of going to Burnley with the Boro squad for a Championship match on Wednesday, before travelling to Colorado.
The Colorado Rapids have signed Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough for a club-record fee of $10.7m, according to sources.
The Colorado Rapids have signed Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough for a club-record fee of $10.7m, according to sources.
Morgan Whittaker is expected to be announced as a Colorado Rapids player soon. Whittaker did not travel with Boro for the match against Burnley on Wednesday evening. He instead travelled to London on Tuesday to complete a medical after a deal worth just under £10m was agreed between Boro and the MLS club. There was still no confirmation of his exit by the time the match with Burnley was concluded.
Morgan Whittaker is expected to be announced as a Colorado Rapids player soon. Whittaker did not travel with Boro for the match against Burnley on Wednesday evening. He instead travelled to London on Tuesday to complete a medical after a deal worth just under £10m was agreed between Boro and the MLS club. There was still no confirmation of his exit by the time the match with Burnley was concluded.
Tom Bogert reports that the Colorado Rapids have completed the transfer for English winger Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough. According to sources, the Colorado Rapids have completed the paperwork to sign the English winger. The transfer involves a club-record fee of $10.7m. Whittaker is traveling to Colorado after undergoing a medical in London yesterday.
Tom Bogert reports that the Colorado Rapids have completed the transfer for English winger Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough. According to sources, the Colorado Rapids have completed the paperwork to sign the English winger. The transfer involves a club-record fee of $10.7m. Whittaker is traveling to Colorado after undergoing a medical in London yesterday.
Morgan Whittaker is expected to leave Middlesbrough for Colorado Rapids in a deal valued at $13m. Whittaker travelled to London on Tuesday for a medical and is expected to become Colorado's club record signing. The deal does not have to be confirmed that same night, as the MLS deadline is the following day.
Morgan Whittaker is expected to leave Middlesbrough for Colorado Rapids in a deal valued at $13m. Whittaker travelled to London on Tuesday for a medical and is expected to become Colorado's club record signing. The deal does not have to be confirmed that same night, as the MLS deadline is the following day.
According to sources for Football Insider, Middlesbrough have granted Morgan Whittaker permission to have a medical at Colorado Rapids. The MLS club has agreed to a club-record deal for the 25-year-old, who is now travelling to the USA for medical checks before the deal is finalized. Whittaker is set to become a Designated Player signing for Colorado Rapids, and the deal is valued at more than their current record of £6 million. Although his contract at the Riverside Stadium is valid until 2029, Middlesbrough have agreed to a substantial fee for his transfer. Colorado Rapids acted quickly to secure the deal ahead of their rivals.
According to sources for Football Insider, Middlesbrough have granted Morgan Whittaker permission to have a medical at Colorado Rapids. The MLS club has agreed to a club-record deal for the 25-year-old, who is now travelling to the USA for medical checks before the deal is finalized. Whittaker is set to become a Designated Player signing for Colorado Rapids, and the deal is valued at more than their current record of £6 million. Although his contract at the Riverside Stadium is valid until 2029, Middlesbrough have agreed to a substantial fee for his transfer. Colorado Rapids acted quickly to secure the deal ahead of their rivals.
An agreement in principle has been reached for Morgan Whittaker, a 25-year-old English winger, to join the Colorado Rapids from Middlesbrough for a club-record fee. The player has been given permission to have a medical. Whittaker joined Middlesbrough in January 2025 and has been capped by England at the U20 level. West Ham United and Trabzonspor were also recently linked with him.
An agreement in principle has been reached for Morgan Whittaker, a 25-year-old English winger, to join the Colorado Rapids from Middlesbrough for a club-record fee. The player has been given permission to have a medical. Whittaker joined Middlesbrough in January 2025 and has been capped by England at the U20 level. West Ham United and Trabzonspor were also recently linked with him.
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