RC Strasbourg have signed Giovanni Reyna from Borussia M’gladbach for a €3m fee on August 4, 2026. The 23-year-old USA international arrives as an attacking midfielder and right winger option, wearing the number 13. He is 185 cm tall and right footed, which fits several roles behind the striker. For fans who track form and performance on Sofascore, his recent numbers paint a clear picture of what is coming to Ligue 1. Strasbourg finished 8th last season with 58 goals scored and 53 points, and now add another creative profile to the squad.

It is a move that suits both the player and the club. Reyna made 19 Bundesliga appearances for M’gladbach last season but played 526 minutes, mostly as an impact sub. A permanent switch gives him a fresh platform in France, while Strasbourg get a versatile midfielder with top-flight minutes in Germany and a World Cup goal on his 2026 résumé.

Why Strasbourg made the move

Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 profile suggests a team that values the ball and builds cleanly. They averaged 53.7 percent possession, completed 88.0 percent of passes and created 77 big chances across 34 matches. Their 58 goals came mainly from inside the box (51), with steady contributions from both feet and a fair amount of crossing volume at 547. They also attempted 654 dribbles with 315 successful, pointing to a squad comfortable carrying the ball forward.

That context fits Reyna’s strengths as an advanced creator between the lines. He produced 77 accurate final third passes in just 526 Bundesliga minutes, which comes to about 13.2 per 90. He averaged 42.6 accurate passes and 71.9 touches per 90, plus 1.7 successful dribbles, which suits a side that plays through midfield. Strasbourg also took 144 corners and generated 24 fast breaks, so additional technical quality in transition and set-piece phases is welcome.

What Reyna brings from M’gladbach and the World Cup

Reyna’s Bundesliga output last season was compact but productive for the time he had. He logged 13 key passes and an expected assists total of 1.79, good for roughly 2.2 key passes per 90. His pass completion stood at 84.4 percent, with 11 accurate long balls and 10 successful dribbles at a 55.6 percent success rate. Defensively, he added nine tackles and five interceptions, showing he can contribute to the press and recovery when needed.

On the international stage, Reyna featured in five World Cup 2026 matches for the USA and scored once. He completed 83.1 percent of his passes, won 53.3 percent of total duels and completed three dribbles at a 75 percent success rate. His World Cup Sofascore Rating averaged 6.9, matching his single DFB Pokal outing, while his Bundesliga Sofascore Rating sat at 6.75 across 19 appearances. The blend is that of a technically secure, forward-thinking midfielder who can help unlock a block and finish moves.

How he fits Hugo Oliveira’s side

Manager Hugo Oliveira inherits a squad that was balanced last season, with duels won at 50.8 percent and nine clean sheets. Strasbourg’s accurate long-ball rate of 52.2 percent and willingness to switch play offer natural pockets for an attacking midfielder to receive and combine. Reyna’s 77 accurate final third passes and 13 key passes in limited league minutes show he likes the sharp exchanges that Strasbourg already attempt.

The team also created 77 big chances but missed 60, a gap where an extra final pass or composed finish can swing points. Reyna’s right-footed profile and positioning as AM or RW supply flexible solutions against different defensive setups. He can add value in the half-spaces, link with overlapping full backs and feed runners on fast breaks where Strasbourg scored four goals last season. With an average squad Sofascore Rating of 6.82, there is room for his individual quality to lift key attacking sequences.

What it means for Borussia M’gladbach

For M’gladbach, the transfer brings in a €3m fee and moves on a player who was mainly used off the bench in the Bundesliga. Despite 19 appearances, Reyna’s 526 minutes underline that he was not a locked-in starter. The club still benefited from his 13 key passes and steady ball retention but can now reallocate minutes to existing options or new arrivals.

It also simplifies rotation in attacking roles and clarifies the development path for others in the squad. M’gladbach remain a side that nurtures young talent, and this deal aligns usage with value after a season of cameo contributions. From a neutral perspective, it is a tidy piece of business that fits both timelines. And it keeps a player with clear upside in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Form check and what to watch next

Strasbourg’s recent slate shows mixed signals, with strong Ligue 1 wins against Monaco 5-4 and at Brest 2-1, but a tough pre-season that included defeats to Sporting CP and Blackburn. Their pregame form reads L, W, L, D, W, with an average team Sofascore Rating of 6.81 and an 8th-place baseline to build from. Adding an AM/RW who produces 2.2 key passes per 90 can sharpen chance creation in tight matches. It also gives Oliveira another way to manage tempo, since Strasbourg already string passes together at a high clip.

Keep an eye on where Reyna is deployed in the opening weeks. If he starts centrally, expect combinations with runners attacking the box, especially given Strasbourg’s 51 goals inside the area last season. If he plays off the right, look for inside movements and third-man runs to complement their 26.5 percent cross accuracy. As always, you can follow his live impact, position heatmaps and Sofascore Rating on Sofascore throughout the Ligue 1 campaign.