Siirtoja

Siirtoja is a Finnish term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily within the context of sports. Most commonly, it denotes a transfer or the act of moving a player from one sports team to another. This transfer can involve a fee paid by the acquiring team to the selling team, or it can be a free transfer if the player's contract has expired. The term is widely used in professional sports leagues in Finland, such as ice hockey (Liiga) and football (Veikkausliiga).

Beyond player transfers, siirtoja can also describe the movement of equipment or personnel related to sporting events. For instance, the logistical arrangements for transporting a team to an away game, or the relocation of sports facilities, might be referred to using this term. In a broader, less common usage, siirtoja can simply mean a move or relocation in a general sense. However, its primary association remains with the movement of athletes between clubs. The rules and procedures governing siirtoja are typically set by the relevant sports federations.