# Rokas Pukštas transfer from Hajduk Split to Middlesbrough > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rokas-puktas-transfer-from-hajduk-split > Updated: 2026-09-06T09:35:50.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4. Midfielder Rokas Pukštas has transitioned from Hajduk Split to Middlesbrough following a period of transfer speculation. Initially, scouts identified the American player as a potential target for the German Bundesliga due to his versatility and work ethic at Hajduk Split. At that time, his contract was approaching expiration, making the transfer window a critical period for the Croatian club to secure financial value. Ultimately, Pukštas transferred to English Championship side Middlesbrough in a deal valued at approximately five million euros. Before departing, he fulfilled his obligations to Hajduk Split, notably scoring a decisive extra-time goal in a Conference League play-off against Raków Częstochowa that secured the club’s first European qualification in 16 years. The 22-year-old Oklahoma native signed a five-year contract with the Teesside-based club, joining other Americans such as Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, and Max Arfsten. Pukštas has since made his debut for Middlesbrough during a 1-0 away victory against Queens Park Rangers in the fifth round of the Championship. Entering the match in the 84th minute to replace Sebastian Berhalter, he played approximately six minutes plus stoppage time. During his brief appearance, he engaged in five duels, winning two, and executed one successful sliding tackle. The victory moved Middlesbrough into second place in the Championship standings. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Rokas Pukštas debuts in Middlesbrough victory over QPR Rokas Pukštas made his Middlesbrough debut as a late substitute in a 1-0 Championship victory over Queens Park Rangers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rokas-puktas-debuts-in-middlesbrough-victory-over-qpr ### 2026-08-31: Rokas Pukstas joins Middlesbrough from Hajduk Split American midfielder Rokas Pukstas has joined English Championship club Middlesbrough from Hajduk Split on a five-year deal, in a transfer worth approximately five million euros. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rokas-pukstas-joins-middlesbrough-from-hajduk-split ### 2026-08-27: Rokas Pukštas transfers to Middlesbrough after decisive Hajduk goal Rokas Pukštas is joining Middlesbrough from Hajduk Split for €5 million after scoring a decisive goal to secure Hajduk's qualification for the Conference League. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rokas-puktas-transfers-from-hajduk-split-to-middlesbrough ### 2026-08-09: Rokas Pukštas identified as Bundesliga target by scout Scout António Mango has recommended Hajduk Split's 21-year-old midfielder Rokas Pukštas to Bundesliga clubs, highlighting his versatility and work ethic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rokas-puktas-identified-as-bundesliga-target-by-scout --- Cite as: Rokas Pukštas transfer from Hajduk Split to Middlesbrough. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rokas-puktas-transfer-from-hajduk-split