2020 transfer window opens as TPV adds 3
12 February 2020
Today marks the opening day of the 2020 Transfer window for clubs here in the Kakkonen. This window is open from today until 29 August. During the past few months in charge Director of Football Teemu Neimenen and Manager Ilmari Hartikanen have been hard at work getting a few players. Five players have joined the squad since the the start of the Hartikanen era three of which have joined us today. Here are the five new faces here in Tampere!
Mika Johansson Goalkeeper
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Mika is the first person to join the club in the rein of Hartikanen. The 35 year old journyman goalkeeper has spent his whole career here in Finland. He joins us on a free transfer after being released from Honka where he made 84 appearances between 2016-2019. Mika will have a chance at the starting spot this year.
Yves Koffy Kouadio Striker
Yves is the second player to join TPV. The 22 year old Ivorian was added on a free transfer on 3 January. He had spent the majority of his career in Italy with Udinese Calcio but failed to make any appearance with the club during his time between 2016-2019.
Janne Koskinen Midfield
The 18 year old joins us on a €120 fee from felow Kakkonen B club IF Gnistan.
Mika Tamminen Striker
This 16 year old prospect has a bright future with TPV after joining us for €120 from Pallokerho-35 Vantaa
Nikolas Saira Winger
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Nikolas joins TPV after the last several years with FC Espoo. The 21 year old is seen to be a huge pickup and looks to be one of Ilmaris key players this season.
You can see all five of these guys in action in our next friendly as TPV Ukrainian side Vorskla Poltava in the second match of the second half of preseason. The match is set for a 3:00pm kickoff at the Tammelan stadion on 15 February.