Heidenheim leaves Bundesliga-club 1. FC Heidenheim and joins MLS. Midfielder Niklas Dorsch will sign a five-year contract in Toronto. Dorsch, who was trained in the youth of FC Bayern, returned to Heidenheim in 2024. The 28-year-old midfielder was a regular in the team and played in 32 Bundesliga matches last season.
What happens?
The 1. FC Heidenheim has agreed with FC Toronto on the transfer of 28-year-old midfielder Niklas Dorsch. The Heidenheimers will receive a transfer fee for Dorsch, who will sign a five-year contract in Toronto.
Why is this important for Heidenheim?
Heidenheim paid 3.5 million euros to FC Augsburg, making the former U21 international together with Tim Kleindienst the most expensive signing in the club's history. Last season, Dorsch was a regular and played in 32 Bundesliga matches.
What's next?
The transfer of Niklas Dorsch will be the eleventh player to leave 1. FC Heidenheim. Before that, Thomas Keller (1 million, Dresden), Kevin Müller (50,000, Schalke), Omar Traoré (free transfer, Udinese), Stefan Schimmer (free transfer, Buriram) and Nick Rothweiler (loan, Hessen Kassel) left the club. The earnings rise to 4.8 million euros – five second-division clubs have generated higher revenue so far.
