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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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Hupu Football News | July 22
The Los Angeles Galaxy have signed Japanese forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources from The Athletic UK's MLS correspondent team.
Key Career Statistics
- Celtic (Scottish Premiership): 63 goals, including 27 in the 2022-23 season, earning the league's top scorer award
- Birmingham City: Joined last summer for approximately €9 million; scored one goal in 28 Championship appearances
- Japan National Team: 23 appearances; not included in the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup
- Vissel Kobe (J1 League): 42 goals before moving to Celtic in the 2021-22 season
Transfer Details
The 1.70m-tall forward will join the Galaxy immediately. Sources confirm Furuhashi will not occupy a Designated Player slot.
Current Galaxy Context
- Top scorer: Joao Klauss (five goals before an April injury; expected to return shortly after the World Cup)
- Recent transfer: Sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record $12 million (plus $1.5 million in add-ons)
- Standing: Ninth in the Western Conference
- Next match: Face St. Louis City SC on Wednesday night
Furuhashi aims to rediscover his form with the LA Galaxy after a challenging spell in the Championship.
Source: New York Times Posted in Shanghai | Reads: 337
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LA Galaxy Sign Japanese Forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City