Tuomas Määtää played in Edsbyn between 2016 and 2020 and quickly became a popular player.
He was the main contributor in Edsbyn winning three golds during his years in the Gästrikeklubben.
With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, further play in Neftyanik has been uncertain for the midfielder.
According to information given to Bandypuls during the spring, a sponsor was ready to cover the cost of bringing the star home and, in addition, the fans have done their part by collecting money to help - should a transfer happen.
During the spring, there was also a discussion when Määttä participated in an action where the players before the match between Neftyanik and CSKA Moscow formed in a Z formation, as support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mättä apologized and said he was not aware of the meaning of the formation at the time.
- I am very pleased that Tuomas has joined the team, says coach Pashkin to the website.