The Finnish U21 national team player has been in dialogue with Rosenborg recently and, as Nettavisen was able to learn, received an offer from the club. Now the Finn is in agreement with RBK, Nettavisen is told.
According to information, only one medical check remains for Väänänen.
According to Nettavisen, he is already in Trondheim and should complete the mandatory exam and final details within a short time before he can sign for his new club.
Väänänen has an expiring contract with HJK Helsinki and joins Eliteserien without transfer fees.
Nettavisen sought comment from Rosenborg on Tuesday without success.
The 20-year-old struggled with injury initially in 2022 but worked his way up the squad and was one of HJK Helsinki’s most important players all season.
Among other things, he started all six Europa League group stage matches for HJK this autumn, where the club faced Ludogorets, Real Betis and Roma.
He also has several Under-21 international matches for Finland, who were in the same Euro qualifying group as Norway. Otherwise, you won a Norwegian group.