Veikkausliiga's CEO Jan Valden is looking forward to welcome the return of the emigrant players that once played for the Finish Football League. The already long list of big names, was now increased by the return of Alexei Eremenko Junior that joined FF Jaro on a loan agreement from Methalist Kharkiv (Ukrainian Premier League).
In the first 2010 transfer period the comebacks reached a record number. Alongside with Alexei Eremenko Junior many other players joined clubs from the league. Jonatan Johansson (TPS), Jari Litmanen (FC Lahti), Toni Kuivasto (Hagen), Janne Saarinen (HJK), Janne Hietanen (AC Oulu) and Juha Pasoja (JJK), Antti Okkonen (MyPa), Mika Nurmela (AC Oulu), and Aki Riihilahti (HJK), all count for the statistics.
Veikkausliiga CEO Jan Walden stated:
- This is a wonderful thing for Veikkausliiga. These players will certainly raise the level of the game higher and will give the public an opportunity to see top players with international level and experience, Walden rejoices.
- Of course, this also reflects the raise of the level of Veikkausliiga. It is very positive when the players from that represent their National teams internationally are also able to play here, added the CEO.
- Now, the players who have returned are more than ever before. This is a great in terms of domestic football, Walden concludes.
