Ex-Norway star Jan Aage Fjortoft has insisted that Celtic can count on wonderful perception and in-game maturity from their new signing Odin Thiago Holm.
Holm began his senior profession within the Norwegian home league with Valerenga in 2019 and he impressed together with his presence in midfield.
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The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Scottish champions this month on a £2.6m deal from the Norwegian outfit on a five-year contract.
Former Norway striker Fjortoft advised that Holm has the flexibility to excel in a deeper position in midfield and he may also thrive going ahead.
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He identified that the younger Norwegian will present Celtic together with his good perception in his play and maturity past his age, however he additionally confused that Holm’s in-game agility and power are the areas he can enhance.
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“I talked to the folks understanding him greatest. That is what they mentioned: Regardless of his younger age [20], he demonstrates distinctive perception and maturity within the sport”, Fjortoft defined on Twitter.
“He possesses a outstanding stage of ability with numerous varieties of play.
“He thrives in a deep position, however he has additionally proven progress as a one-on-one offensive participant and has turn out to be more and more adept at bypassing opponents together with his improved passing talents.
“Areas for his growth embrace bettering his agility and velocity on the sphere, in addition to enhancing his skill to win the ball in tight matches.
“Whereas he depends closely on his skill to learn performs and anticipate ball motion, he may benefit from strengthening his bodily presence in shut encounters.
“Furthermore, he’s a nice particular person who could come throughout as barely sarcastic when interacting with others.
“Nonetheless, he’s genuinely calm and clever.”
It stays to be seen what plans Brendan Rodgers has for the younger Norwegian midfielder within the upcoming season.
