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Mark McCadden

Sligo Rovers add another international to their ranks ahead of new League of Ireland campaign

Sligo Rovers have snapped up another international footballer - adding Estonia ace Bogdan Vastsuk to their squad on a two-year deal with the option of a third year.

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder has signed from Polish top-tier side Stal Mielec.

Vastsuk has previously played with Reading, Latvian side Riga and Levadia Tallinn, where he was teammates with current Rovers winger Frank Liivak.

The 11-time capped international said: “I’m very happy to join this great club.

“I am looking forward to seeing all the fans at the stadium soon. I have heard a lot about it.

“I’ve watched some games from last season and I see the quality in the team and I think we can go far this season.

“The club has shown me the project here and I spoke with the manager and his staff and I see the club with high ambitions.

“I’m very happy to join the team and I will give 100 percent each game to help the team.”

Rovers boss John Russell hailed the arrival of his latest signing.

“Bogdan is a player I’ve been tracking for some-time and I’m delighted we’ve managed to bring him to the club,” he said.

“He is a current Estonian International, he is an attacking midfielder who is very creative and he is exactly the type of player we need.

“Bogdan is physically strong, has a great ability to go past players, can score goals and has a real willingness to work hard for the team.

“He comes to us at a great stage in his career and I know he is looking forward to this new challenge in Ireland.

“I think our supporters will enjoy watching him play.”

SLIGO ROVERS' INTERNATIONAL ARMY:

Daniel Lafferty (Northern Ireland, 13 caps)

Frank Liivak (Estonia, 25 caps)

Max Mata (New Zealand, 1 cap)

Nando Pijnaker (New Zealand, 11 caps)

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