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The LA Galaxy have signed Japanese striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources briefed on the deal. Furuhashi, who led the Scottish Premiership in goals during the 2022-23 season with 27 goals for Celtic, struggled in the English Championship after moving to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, managing just one goal in 28 appearances. The 5-foot-7 striker, who has 23 caps for Japan but was not on the 2026 World Cup squad, will join the Galaxy immediately and will not require a designated player spot. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record fee. Furuhashi previously scored 42 goals for Vissel Kobe in Japan's J1 League before moving to Celtic in 2021-22.
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By Paul Tenorio and Gregg Evans
The LA Galaxy have signed Japanese striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, multiple sources briefed on the deal told The Athletic.
Key Career Statistics
- Celtic (Scottish Premiership): 63 goals, including 27 in the 2022-23 season (league-leading)
- Birmingham City (English Championship): 1 goal in 28 appearances after moving last summer for approximately €9 million
- Vissel Kobe (J1 League): 42 goals before moving to Celtic in 2021-22
- Japan National Team: 23 caps; not included in the 26-man 2026 World Cup squad
Transfer Details
The 5-foot-7 striker is set to join the Galaxy immediately and will not require a designated player spot, sources said.
Galaxy Context
- Leading scorer: João Klauss, who had five goals before an April injury. He is expected to return shortly after the World Cup break.
- Recent transfer: The Galaxy sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record fee of $12 million plus $1.5 million in add-ons.
- Current standing: Ninth place in the Western Conference
- Next match: Wednesday night against St. Louis City SC
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LA Galaxy Sign Japanese Striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City