LAFC is getting close to adding a big new player to their team with the possible loan signing of Norway’s youth player, Odin Thiago Holm. The midfielder who plays at Celtic right now, is known as a really good young player in football. This move could give Holm some good experience playing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- LAFC is almost done with a loan deal to get Odin Thiago Holm from Celtic.
- Holm is a young player who’s got talent, and was in The Guardian’s “Next Generation 2020” list.
- The move gives Holm a chance to play more in MLS.
Odin Thiago Holm’s Journey to the MLS
Los Angeles FC is like really close to getting Odin Thiago Holm from Celtic on loan which would add another good young player to their team. Holm who turns 22 in January started playing pro at Vålerenga Fotball before he went to Celtic in 2023 for like €3 million. The Norwegian midfielder is pretty good and was in The Guardian’s “Next Generation 2020” list and plays for Norway’s U21 team.
Sources: LAFC are finalizing a deal to sign Norway youth int’l central midfielder Odin Thiago Holm from Celtic on loan.
Holm, turning 22 in January, broke through with Valerenga before joining Celtic.
Reporting w/ @JacobsBen https://t.co/jzD59to0JB
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
December 31, 2024
Going to LAFC would let Holm get more time playing and get experience in a good league like Major League Soccer.
The Appeal of MLS for International Talents
Odin Thiago Holm maybe coming to LAFC shows how MLS is getting more popular with players from other countries. MLS keeps getting more young players who want new challenges and ways to get better. You can see this with other players too like Leonardo Campana who just moved to another MLS team and Jesús Murillo who left LAFC to play for Juárez.
These moves show MLS is a good place for players careers and to try different ways of playing. You can read more about what’s happening with MLS moves in Leonardo Campana’s Transfer: A New Chapter in MLS and Jesús Murillo’s move.
LAFC’s Strategic Acquisition
For Los Angeles FC getting a player like Odin Thiago Holm fits with what they want to do which is get young talented players. When Holm comes he could bring new energy and different ways to play in midfield which could help the team do better in MLS. While LAFC keeps building their team, Holm’s skills and experience playing in different countries could be really important.
This move is good for Holm’s career and makes LAFC better too which should make fans excited about next season. To know more about what’s going on with LAFC and what they’re doing lately check out Los Angeles FC’s team page.
