Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards

Denmark's Nielsen goes to Kansas City Wizards

Published Feb. 11, 2010 3:53 a.m. ET

Danish goalie Jimmy Nielsen says he is joining Kansas City Wizards on a one-year contract.

Nielsen's team Vejle Boldklub said in a statement Thursday that Nielsen needs to undergo a medical check before switching to the Major League Soccer team.

The Danish club didn't disclose financial details of the transfer.

The 32-year-old Nielsen joined Vejle Boldklub in January 2008 from Leicester City.

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Last year, Vejle Boldklub was relegated from Denmark's top league and is now eighth in the first division.

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