Rasmus Alm Returns to Swedish Football, Signing with Örgryte

Rasmus Alm, the 30-year-old midfielder, has ended his three-year stint in Major League Soccer with St. Louis City SC and is making a highly anticipated return to Swedish football. Alm has signed with Örgryte, a club newly promoted to the Allsvenskan. The move was announced on Christmas Eve, and Alm joins the team without a transfer fee as his contract with St. Louis City SC had expired.

Alm expressed his excitement about returning home to Sweden, remarking that after arriving from the USA, he felt tired but incredibly happy to be back, especially as the Christmas season allows him to reconnect with family. Committed to giving "120% every season," Alm aims to bring intensity and elevate the performance of his teammates at Örgryte.

Örgryte's sporting director, Pontus Farnerud, praised Alm's skills as an offensive midfielder and emphasized his perfect fit for the team’s ambitions. He highlighted their mutual understanding from previous encounters and the shared ambition for both Alm’s personal development and the club’s growth. Alm himself noted feeling a strong connection with Farnerud and head coach Andreas Holmberg early in transfer talks.

Previously, Alm made a name for himself in Sweden playing for clubs like Elfsborg, Degerfors, Brommapojkarna, and Landskrona BoIS before his move to MLS. His return is seen as a significant boost for Örgryte as they step into top-flight Swedish football.