Vidar Nisja signs for Viking

Viking fk have signed Brynes Vidar Nisja on a 3-year contract, starting January 1st 2008.

The 20 year old midfielder, has already played over 100 matches for local 1st division club Bryne fk. He has mostly played in a rightside midfield position. However, he can also be used as a central midfielder, and at right back. Nisja was born in Vigrestad, just outside Bryne, and grew up as a Viking supporter. He used to play regulary for Norway U19s, and has also recently been playing for the national U21.

Vidar Nisjas current contract with Bryne doesn't expire until the end of the season, but under the "Bosman-rule" Nisja was allowed to negotiate with Viking six months before the end of his contract.

The clubs are talking about a possible transfer this summer, as Bryne might not want to select a player without a future at the club, whilst Viking want to get him into the dark blue way of life asap. If the current deal stands, the Stavanger team will only pay a small amount in compensation (due to the player being a youngster.)

Vidar Nisjas current profile (link from Bryne fk's official website (Norwegian))

We welcome Vidar Nisja to Vikng fk, and look forward to seeing him in the dark blue jersey.