LA Galaxy signs Christian Wilhelmsson

The LA Galaxy has acquired a new midfielder from Sweden Christian Wilhelmsson, 32 years of age, is an international star, playing for his country, Sweden, 78 times.



The Swedish midfielder has played for Sweden in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 European Cup. He also participated in the 2006 World Cup. He appeared 12 out of 14 of those games.



Wilhelmsson arrived in Los Angeles last week and has been training with the Angelino team ever since. He’s already played one game with the reserve league against the San Jose Earthquakes.



The Swedish star has played throughout Europe with various clubs like Roma (Italy), Bolton Wanderers (England), and Deportivo La Coruna (Spain). He’s also played in the Middle East.



In addition, he is best known for helping Anderlecht, club team from Belgium, become champions in the 2003/2004 season. Anderlecht went on to play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in club team history.



Christian Wilhelmsson is to appear as a Galaxy player in front of the media on Thursday morning after the club’s practice.