John Brooks is set to leave Hertha Berlin and join Wolfsburg for at least €17 million ($18.9 million).

The transfer fee is the highest ever paid for a player from the United States.

Brooks came through the ranks at Hertha and has made 90 Bundesliga appearances for the club.

The previous record was €10 million when Jozy Altidore when from AZ Alkmaar to Sunderland.