Leo Walta believes he can bring his spectacular goalscoring form to the Championship after swapping the Swedish top flight for Swansea City.
Walta joined Swansea from Allsvenskan club Sirius on transfer deadline day.
And while the Finland midfielder accepts he must “adapt quickly” to the English second tier, Walta is convinced he will score goals for his new club.
”I think so,” the 22-year-old said when asked if he can replicate his form in front of goal in south Wales.
”It’s something that I’ve been practising my whole life so I hope I’m able to bring it also in Swansea.”
Walta was signed on an initial loan deal, though the expectation is that his move will be made permanent come July.
At the back end of the mid-season transfer window, head coach Vitor Matos targeted an attacking midfielder capable of making a difference in the final third and Swansea struck a deal with Sirius.
Walta had caught the eye by scoring 17 goals during the 2025 season in Sweden.
”I was happy I was able to score that many goals and it’s always been one of my skills, good shots and passes,” Walta said.
Sirius’ season ended in November, with the club back in pre-season and preparing for the 2026 campaign when Walta said his farewells.
He made his Swansea debut as a substitute in last Sunday’s comprehensive win over Sheffield Wednesday having not played since the November international break, when he made two appearances for Finland.
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