Transfer Centre

Celtic confirm Odin Thiago Holm signing on five-year deal

By Oliver Thomas, Senior Reporter | 22 June 2023

Celtic announce the signing of Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm for an undisclosed fee from Valerenga, with the 20-year-old penning a five-year deal.

Celtic have announced the signing of Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm for an undisclosed fee from Valerenga Fotball.

The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract until June 2028, subject to "the satisfaction of usual conditions and international clearance."

Holm, who will wear the No.15 shirt, becomes Celtic's first signing of the summer transfer window and arrives just three days after the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as manager.

Speaking to the club's official website on Holm's arrival at Parkhead, Rodgers said: "We are delighted to bring Odin to the club and to secure his signing so early in the window.

"He is a player who has been in the club's scouting and recruitment system for some time. I have looked at him closely and believe he is someone who can make a big impact at the club.

🏡🍀 #WelcomeHolm!

We are delighted to announce the signing of Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm from Vålerenga on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance 🇳🇴🆕

Welcome to the Champions, Odin 🙌💚
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 22, 2023

"I have spent time already with Odin, he is an ambitious, exciting young player and I know he is delighted to be joining us.

"He is a great addition to the quality squad we already have and we really look forward to working with him."

Holm, a deep-lying midfielder, applied for permission to add Thiago as a middle name in 2017 as he regards Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara as a role model.

The youngster leaves Norwegian top-flight club Valerenga after making 76 appearances in all competitions over a four-year period, including 10 starts in the Eliteserien this year.

Holm, who has represented Norway from Under-15 to Under-20s level, is now hoping to settle in quickly at his new club Celtic, who won the domestic treble in the 2022-23 campaign.