Official | Celta Vigo star seals move to Premier League | OneFootball

Celta Vigo striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has completed his initial loan move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Norwegian will join on a loan basis, however the deal will automatically become permanent until 2029 if certain appearance based clauses are triggered.

Larsen completed his medical on Monday before being officially announced earlier. The striker scored 13 goals and grabbed three assists for Celta in the league last season.

The 24-year-old, who previously played for Sarpsborg and Groningen, will wear the number nine shirt for the West Midlands outfit. In total the deal could be worth up to €30m if Larsen’s loan deal becomes permanent.

The 6ft 4in tall forward can play in various positions across the frontline but primarily operates as a traditional number nine. The Norway international is known for his physical presence and his ability to link play.

Larsen has made 14 appearances for Norway, scoring three goals in the process, most recently against Scotland in a 3-3 draw in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier.

Wolves sporting director Matt Hobs believes Larsen will be a success at his new club and believes the environment will be ideal for him to continue his development.

He said: “He’s a great guy, who’s got a really good charisma and a great personality, and although he’s still young, still learning and still developing, he’s shown that he can score goals, and puts a lot of work and running in for the rest of the team.

“In Jorgen, we’re getting a guy whose career is on the way up and we hope to keep helping him improve and develop so he can get to the levels we think he can reach.”

Rajan Sangha | GSFN