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Bremen signs Moisander from Sampdoria

Xinhua, July 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Bremen are continueing the reinforcement of their team with the signing of defender Niklas Moisander from Italian outfit U.C. Sampdoria, the Bundesliga side confirmed on Sunday.

The Finland international agreed with Werder Bremen on a three-year deal to stay with the "Green-Whites" until June 2019.

"Niklas fits into our requirement profile. He has the necessary experience, as he was the captain of the Finnish national team and Ajax Amsterdam," Bremen' s sporting director Frank Baumann said, "In addition, he brings all the prerequisites to become a leader. His quality and routine will enrich our defence."

The 30-year-old centre back played three years for Ajax Amsterdam before he joined Sampdoria in 2015 to make 22 outings. However, after his short spell in Italy Moisander agreed to commit to German side Werder Bremen.

"I can not describe how happy I am. Bremen is a great club. I hope to become a key player soon to make my contribution to the team," the new arrival told the club's official homepage.

Bremen encounter German giants Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga opener on August 26. Endit