Celtic loanee Odin Thiago Holm has sent a strong message about his Hoops future, despite failing to make an impact after joining in the summer of 2023 for a reported £3 million from Vålerenga.

Holm is currently on loan at MLS side Los Angeles FC; however, despite the sunshine of LA, he is desperate to return to Celtic at the end of his loan spell and make an immediate impact—something he has been unable to do until now.

It’s been a largely frustrating time at Celtic, making just 16 appearances in two seasons in Glasgow, but at 22, he could yet save his Celtic career. It’s clear he’s not giving up and is using his time in the USA to rebuild.

He said: (TCW), “I still want to go back to Celtic and play, that’s the goal. I signed a new contract before I left for LA. The aim is still to come back and be successful for Celtic and win trophies, just like the current team.

“I am confident in my own ability to do that, and I still see my future at Celtic. I just need to get consistency in the work that I do.

“I have struggled with some injuries up until now, but I came to Los Angeles to play and to gain experience and to gain consistency and make myself ready for when I return to Celtic and be part of the team.

“I am contracted to the club until 2028, and there is still time to make my mark.”

It’s a positive statement to Celtic supporters, but Holm has to back it up on the pitch with performances. Despite being one of Brendan Rodgers’ first signings in his return to Celtic, Holm hasn’t yet shown the Irishman enough to warrant a regular place in the starting XI — but that will need to change if he’s to do so next season.

Loan spells can often make or break players, and Celtic will be keeping a close eye on how Holm is getting on in LA before deciding whether he should be given a second chance or sold permanently.

It hasn’t been the best start to life at Celtic, but you can tell that Holm is desperate to make it in Glasgow.