Max Arfsten is jumping right into the mix at Middlesbrough.Arfsten is set to make his club debut on Friday when Kim Hellberg’s squad hosts Wrexham in EFL Cup play. The U.S. Men’s National Team defender made the permanent move to Teesside from the Columbus Crew earlier this week, joining up with international teammates Aidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter. Although Arfsten hasn’t had a lot of time with his new squad yet, Hellberg is excited to see what he brings to the mix. “Very excited with him,” Hellberg said Thursday in his prematch press conference. “He had his first session on Tuesday and we have worked a lot with him. “You can see why we have chased him for a long time, he has a lot of good qualities, he is good with both feet and I am looking forward to seeing him,” Hellberg added. “He is in more in-season than others who have arrived. He will be involved in the game.” Arfsten’s versatility has allowed him to play in numerous roles and positions for both the Crew and USMNT, allowing him to express himself on both ends of the field. A talented playmaker and defender, Arfsten should fit right into the EFL Championship’s style of play, a grueling league that Morris has already adapted to and one that Berhalter will want to also transition to. Hellberg already has his plans for Arfsten in the squad, keeping him on the side where he’s enjoyed the most success to date. “He played on the left side in a back-four and as a wing back for Columbus before moving to the right,” Hellberg said. “I see him more on the left side. It’s about getting to know him more. I see him as a left back or a left wing back in our setup.”Middlesbrough will seek a first win of the new domestic season before taking on newly-promoted Lincoln City in their league opener.