LA Galaxy Sign Japanese Forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City
The LA Galaxy have officially signed Japanese international forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources from The Athletic UK's MLS correspondent team. Furuhashi, 1.70m tall, scored 63 goals for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, including 27 in the 2022-23 season to win the league's top scorer award. He moved to Birmingham City last summer for around €9 million but managed only one goal in 28 Championship appearances. The 30-year-old will join the Galaxy immediately and will not occupy a Designated Player slot. Furuhashi has 23 caps for Japan but was not included in the 2026 World Cup squad. He previously played for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, scoring 42 goals. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record $12 million plus add-ons. Their top scorer Joao Klauss is expected to return from injury shortly after the World Cup.
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