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Twente bring in Bengtsson

Friday, July 9, 2010

Swedish international defender Rasmus Bengtsson has joined Dutch titleholders FC Twente, having left Hertha BSC Berlin following their relegation from the Bundesliga.

Rasmus Bengtsson left Hertha following their relegation
Rasmus Bengtsson left Hertha following their relegation ©Getty Images

Once-capped Sweden central defender Rasmus Bengtsson has joined Dutch champions FC Twente as a free agent, having left Hertha BSC Berlin following their relegation from the Bundesliga.

The 24-year-old has signed a three-season contract at Twente, with the option of a further 12 months. A regular for Sweden at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship finals, the one-time Malmö FF trainee joined Hertha in 2009 after a spell with Trelleborgs FF. His new side start their UEFA Champions League tilt in the group stage.

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