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LAFC acquire midfielder Leo Walta on loan from Swansea City

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

LAFC acquire midfielder Leo Walta on loan from Swansea City
Summary

LAFC announced Monday the acquisition of midfielder Leo Walta on a loan deal from EFL Championship club Swansea City. The loan for the 23-year-old Finland international runs through the end of 2026 and includes a purchase option. Walta previously played for FC Nordsjælland and IK Sirius before his transfer to Swansea, where he recorded one goal across 12 appearances. Internationally, he has earned 14 caps for Finland, contributing one goal and three assists. This move marks the third international signing for the club this summer, following the additions of Armindo Sieb and Sergio Vásquez. LAFC currently sits third in the Western Conference standings as the club aims for a home playoff position under head coach Marc Dos Santos.

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  • •Leo Walta joins LAFC on loan from Swansea City through 2026.
  • •The agreement includes a purchase option for the midfielder.
  • •Walta has earned 14 international caps for Finland.
  • •He is the third international player signed by LAFC this summer.
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  • 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — LAFC sign Leo Walta on loan from Swansea City
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By Jonathan SigalTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningLAFC have acquired midfielder Leo Walta on loan from EFL Championship side Swansea City, the club announced Monday.The 23-year-old Finland internationa...

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