Finnish giants HJK Helsinki sign veteran Serbian defender Ivan Tatomirovic to replace departing Gideon Baah

Finnish Champions HJK Helsinki have moved fast to fill the void created by departing Gideon Baah with the signing of defender Ivan Tatomirovic.

HJK Helsinki confirmed on their official website the signing of the Ivan Tatomirovic.

The 27-year-old arrived in Helsinki on Wednesday to confirm the signing with fellow new signing Anthony Annan from Ghana expected to arrive later on in the week to conclude his arrival process.

Tatomirovic signed a season long loan deal with the option of renewal if all goes according to plan both parties.

Gideon Baah who has been the clubs first choice central defender is expected to join New York based Red Bulls in the coming days after Finnish side agreed on a deal to move him on to the United States after a dream move to European Champions Barcelona crashed at the last minute.

Baah's departure and Anthony Annan's arrival means the number of Ghanaians playing for the Finnish side remains unchanged.

IN:
Richard Gadze on loan from Dwarfs
Anthony Annan from Stabaek in Norway
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Gideon Baah to New York Red Bulls
By Rahman Osman
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