Excelsior has completed the signing of Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson. The 21-year-old Icelandic winger joins from Breidablik, putting pen to paper on a contract until June 2029 with an option for an additional year, as reported by Foot_NL this week.
The Rotterdam-based club currently sits tenth in the Eredivisie with three points from two matches. They have scored five goals and conceded two. Their next task is a home fixture against Sparta Rotterdam on August 29th.
What does Thorsteinsson bring to the squad?
Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson joins an attacking line that has already produced five goals this season. The Icelander is a right winger known for his pace and direct play. Manager Marinus Dijkhuizen gains an additional option for the flanks. Thorsteinsson is a product of the Breidablik academy, the club from Reykjavik where he broke into the first team.
His arrival provides more depth and competition in a position also occupied by players like N. Naujoks. Naujoks, with two goals in one appearance, is the team's current top scorer. The full squad composition can be found on our squad page.
How does this transfer fit the season's context?
The signing of Thorsteinsson comes in the early weeks of the league campaign. Excelsior started with a win and a loss, resulting in an LW form in their last two outings. Sitting six points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar, any reinforcement is welcome to consolidate or improve their mid-table position.
The club has brought in several players this summer to make the team more competitive. This acquisition fits the strategy of working with young, hungry talent. The current standings overview shows every point matters in a congested middle of the table.
What are the immediate next steps?
The first chance for Thorsteinsson to aid his new team comes quickly. Excelsior hosts seventh-placed Sparta Rotterdam on August 29th. That match is a direct confrontation with a league rival. A victory could improve the Rotterdam side's position.
A run of fixtures that will shape the schedule for the coming weeks follows. Fans can consult the full fixture list on the fixtures page. The focus now is on integration and making an immediate impact. The club hopes the Icelander can settle quickly and contribute to the goal output.
