Photo: Vålerenga Football
Vålerenga has secured the signature of 20-year-old Mees Rijks from FC Utrecht.
Monday 12 February at 17:12
The striker has signed a three-year contract with the Oslo club.
According to a press release from Vålerenga, Rijks is already in place in the capital.
He expresses excitement about the club selection.
– It feels very good to be here. I have had an incredibly good first impression of the club, and I already feel at home, says the 20-year-old.
Sports director Joacim Jonsson describes the forward as a player with great potential and good physique.
He also points out that Rijks is a hard-working type who fits in well with the way Vålerenga wants to play.
Rijks comes from a half-played season in the Dutch honors division. His goal is to help Vålerenga move up from the OBOS league this year.
– I hope to help Vålerenga return to the Eliteserien. That is the most important thing. I am a hard-working striker who does everything for the team, and tries to create chances both for myself and others, says Rijks.
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