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Niko Hamalainen leaves LAFC, returns to QPR

Niko Hamalainen close up - LAFC

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan expires


Defender Niko Hamalainen has left LAFC and returned to QPR upon the conclusion of his six-month loan, the club announced Monday. Hamalainen initially joined the Supporters' Shield leaders in February. 


The 22-year-old Finnish-American fullback made three appearances with LAFC, including one start. 


ā€œWe would like to thank Niko for his contributions to our Club during the first half of the season, and wish him great success moving forward,ā€ EVP & GM John Thorrington said in a club statement. 


Prior to joining LAFC, Hamalainen had been with QPR for four-and-a-half seasons, making a handful of appearances in English Championship and domestic cup play. He also had a stint on loan at lower-league side Dagenham & Redbridge in League Two.