Koppinen ready for Rosenborg
Thursday, 18 November 2004
Rosenborg BK have signed the Finnish international defender Miika Koppinen on
a free transfer from Troms? IL.

January arrival
The 26-year-old has agreed a three-year deal at Lerkendal, and will join the
Norwegian champions on 1 January. Koppinen can play in a variety of defensive
positions and it was his versatility which prompted Rosenborg director Rune
Bratseth to make his move.

'Solid player'
"Koppinen is a solid player who can slot into several positions," Bratseth
said. "The fact that he plays international football with Finland also
counted in his favour." Koppinen missed just one of Troms?'s 26 matches in
the 2004 Norwegian season, a championship which concluded on 30 October.

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