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Celtic icon Kyogo Furuhashi has competed his move from Birmingham City to MLS giants LA Galaxy, where he’ll link up with some elite company.
The 31-year old has signed a five-year deal at the club who has Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus in their ranks, as he now prepares to take on the likes of football heroes Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski next season. After signing from Vissel Kobe in 2021, Kyogo enjoyed an extremely successful three and a half years at Parkhead, where he scored 85 goals in 165 appearances and helped the club win eight major honours.
Since then, he’s struggled in front of goal for both Ligue 1 side Rennes and more recently Birmingham, scoring just once in 28 EFL Championship appearances last season. Rumours have circulated in almost every subsequent transfer window about a potential Kyogo return to Celtic Park, however the LA Galaxy move has kiboshed these murmurs for the time being.
MLS giants sign Hoops hero
A LA Galaxy statement read: “The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has agreed to a transfer for forward Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City through the 2030-31 season, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa. Furuhashi will occupy an International Slot on the Galaxy roster.
“Kyōgo, 31, joins the LA Galaxy after spending the 2025/26 season with EFL Championship side Birmingham City, where he recorded three goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. Prior to his move to England, the Japanese international spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign with French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais, making six appearances after joining the club from Celtic.”
Club General Manager Will Kuntz added: "We’re excited to welcome Kyōgo to the LA Galaxy and to Los Angeles. He brings a wealth of experience having played matches with Japanese National Team, in the UEFA Champions League, and in some of the best domestic leagues in Europe. We’re thrilled to add a player of his caliber, goal scoring ability, and diverse experience to our group and look forward to the impact he will make on and off the field."
Birmingham City wave goodbye to Kyogo
A Blues statement read: “Birmingham City can confirm that Kyogo Furuhashi has completed a permanent transfer to LA Galaxy for an undisclosed fee, subject to clearance.The forward departs St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park after joining Blues from French side Rennes in July 2025.
“Kyogo made 31 appearances in all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign, scoring three goals as Chris Davies' side finished 10th in the Sky Bet Championship. Having agreed a move to Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy, Kyogo now begins the next chapter of his career in the United States. Everyone at Birmingham City would like to thank Kyogo for his contribution during his time at the Club and wishes him every success in his future career.”