St. Louis City signs Danish midfielder Carlo Holse in $6M transfer
St. Louis City SC has agreed to sign Danish attacking midfielder Carlo Holse from Turkish club Samsunspor for approximately $6 million. The 27-year-old, who has one Denmark cap, will occupy a designated player slot. Holse recorded eight goals and four assists in the Turkish league last season and helped Samsunspor reach the UEFA Conference League round of 16. He is expected to bolster St. Louis's attack, which has scored only 19 goals this season, as the team sits 10th in the Western Conference, one point from a playoff spot.
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Philadelphia Union to Receive Up to $300K in GAM from St. Louis City for Carlo Holse Discovery Priority
The Philadelphia Union have agreed to trade the discovery priority for Danish attacker Carlo Holse to St. Louis City SC in exchange for up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). The deal includes a guaranteed $150,000 in 2026 and $50,000 in 2027, with an additional $100,000 available if performance-based incentives are met. Holse, 27, joins St. Louis City after scoring eight goals and providing four assists last season in the Turkish Super Lig for Samsunspor. Over nine professional seasons in Denmark, Norway, and Turkey, he has recorded 42 goals and 36 assists in 242 matches. St. Louis City, which has scored only 23 goals in 17 MLS matches this season, hopes Holse will bolster their attack. He is signed through the 2028-29 season with a club option for 2029-30 and will occupy an international roster slot. St. Louis sporting director Corey Wray expressed excitement about Holse entering his prime and making an immediate impact.
St. Louis City Signing Danish Attacker Carlo Holse for $6 Million Transfer Fee
St. Louis City SC is set to acquire Danish attacker Carlo Holse from Turkish club Samsunspor for an approximate $6 million transfer fee, according to The Athletic. The 27-year-old will become a designated player once the deal is finalized. Holse, who has one cap for Denmark, scored eight goals and provided four assists in the Turkish Super Lig last season and has contributed two goals and five assists in 10 UEFA Conference League appearances. St. Louis City, which has scored only 19 goals this season (fifth-lowest in MLS), currently sits 10th in the Western Conference with a 5-6-4 record (19 points), one point behind the LA Galaxy for the final playoff spot. Holse is expected to play alongside Marcel Hartel in head coach Yoann Damet's 3-4-2-1 formation, providing both scoring and creative ability. Over nine professional seasons in Denmark, Norway, and Turkey, Holse has amassed 42 goals and 36 assists in 242 matches.
St. Louis City to sign Danish attacker Carlo Holse as designated player after $6M transfer
St. Louis City has reached an agreement to sign Danish attacker Carlo Holse from Turkish Süper Lig side Samsunspor for a fee of approximately $6 million, according to sources briefed on the deal. The 27-year-old will be a designated player upon completion of the transfer. Holse, who has one cap for Denmark, recorded eight goals and four assists in the Turkish league last season and contributed two goals and five assists in 10 UEFA Conference League appearances. He previously starred for Rosenborg in Norway and began his career at FC Copenhagen. Holse is expected to play alongside Marcel Hartel in head coach Yoann Damet's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, providing both creativity and goal-scoring ability. St. Louis currently sits 10th in the Western Conference, one point behind the LA Galaxy for the final playoff spot, and has scored only 19 goals this season, the fifth-lowest in MLS.
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St. Louis City to sign Carlo Holse as designated player after $6M transfer
St. Louis City SC has reached an agreement to sign Danish attacking midfielder Carlo Holse from Turkish Süper Lig side Samsunspor for a fee of approximately $6 million, according to sources briefed on the deal. Holse, 27, will occupy a designated player slot upon completion of the transfer. He recorded eight goals and four assists in the Turkish league last season and contributed two goals and five assists in 10 UEFA Conference League appearances, helping Samsunspor reach the round of 16. Holse previously played for Rosenborg in Norway and began his career at FC Copenhagen. He has one cap for Denmark's national team. The signing is part of a broader roster rebuild under new head coach Yoann Damet, who favors a possession-based 3-4-2-1 formation. Holse is expected to play alongside Marcel Hartel as a dual No. 10, providing both creativity and goal-scoring to a St. Louis attack that has managed only 19 goals this season, the fifth-lowest in MLS. The club currently sits 10th in the Western Conference, one point out of a playoff spot with 19 games remaining.
St. Louis City to sign Danish attacker Carlo Holse as designated player in $6 million transfer
St. Louis City has reached an agreement to sign Danish attacking midfielder Carlo Holse from Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor for a fee of approximately $6 million, according to sources briefed on the deal. The 27-year-old will become a designated player for the MLS club. Holse recorded eight goals and four assists in the Turkish league last season and contributed two goals and five assists in 10 UEFA Conference League appearances, helping Samsunspor reach the round of 16. He previously played for Rosenborg in Norway and began his career at FC Copenhagen. Holse, who has one cap for Denmark, is expected to play alongside Marcel Hartel in St. Louis City's dual No. 10 roles under head coach Yoann Damet's 3-4-2-1 formation. The team, currently 10th in the Western Conference and one point from a playoff spot, has scored only 19 goals this season, the fifth-lowest in MLS.