Toronto FC announced on Tuesday the signing of German midfielder Niklas Dorsch to a contract through the 2030-31 Major League Soccer season. The 28-year-old is joining from the German club FC Heidenheim, pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and Canadian work permit. In a statement, TFC general manager Jason Hernandez said that Niklas joins the team following several seasons in strong European competition. Hernandez added that the player's skillset, mentality, and work rate will be a welcome addition to their midfield and that they anticipate Niklas will play a significant role at the club for years to come.

Toronto FC has reached an agreement to sign German defensive midfielder Niklas Dorsch from Heidenheim. According to @FabrizioRomano, the deal is worth up to $4.2m including add-ons, with the fixed fee being lower. It is likely Dorsch will be a Designated Player, but he can be bought down in the future. The club views Dorsch as an important defensive midfielder in their rebuild.

Toronto FC and Heidenheim have reached an agreement for the signing of Niklas Dorsch, a 28-year-old German defensive midfielder. A $4.3m fee and a 5-year contract have been agreed upon for Dorsch, and the clubs are exchanging documents. The former Germany U21 international, who has 13 caps and one goal, has a current market value of €2.50m according to Transfermarkt. He had also been linked with clubs including Lech Poznań and VfL Wolfsburg.