SEATTLE, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC today announced the signing of midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem. The 27-year-old Norwegian international comes to Seattle after nine professional seasons in Europe and four topflight league titles, including Allsvenskan championships the last two campaigns with Swedish side Malmö FF. Eikrem is being added to Sounders FC's roster pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate. Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) was used to acquire Eikrem, making him the fourth Sounders FC player to be added to the First Team roster using TAM.
“We are happy to sign a player like Magnus with extensive European topflight experience and a history of winning trophies,” said Sounders FC General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey.