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title: "Valmiers joins FK Tukums, Samoilovs re-signs"
date: 2024-12-23T10:16:08Z
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# Valmiers joins FK Tukums, Samoilovs re-signs
![](https://i0.wp.com/balticfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Valmiers-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)Photo: Ruslans Antropovs

**Latvian football club [FK Tukums 2000](https://balticfootballnews.com/?page_id=1073 "FK Tukums 2000/TELMS") has made headlines with key roster updates ahead of the upcoming Virslīga season. The club has secured the services of Dāvis Mārcis Valmiers, re-signed captain Bogdans Samoilovs, and bid farewell to Kristiāns Kaušelis.**

**Dāvis Mārcis Valmiers joins FK Tukums 2000**/**TELMS**

Right-back Dāvis Mārcis Valmiers, former one of the FS Jelgava leaders, has joined FK Tukums to strengthen their defensive lineup. The 22-year-old Latvian international, who boasts experience with Latvia’s U21 national team. Standing at 1.80 meters, Valmiers has played 93 professional matches, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists.

In the 2024 Virslīga season, Valmiers made 32 appearances for FS Jelgava, logging 2,065 minutes and demonstrating his reliability on the field.

**Bogdans Samoilovs re-signs with FK Tukums 2000**/**TELMS**

FK Tukums 2000 has successfully retained their captain and attacking midfielder, Bogdans Samoilovs. The 24-year-old playmaker, who joined the club in July 2022, has proven to be a pivotal figure in the team’s offense.

Samoilovs registered 5 goals and 1 assist in 30 league appearances during the 2024 season. Even though some of his teammates expected more from him this season, his leadership will continue to drive FK Tukums forward.

**Kristiāns Kaušelis departs FK Tukums 2000**/**TELMS**

The departure of center-forward Kristiāns Kaušelis has been confirmed. The 21-year-old Latvian U21 international had been with the club since August 2023, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist in 31 appearances during the 2024 Virslīga campaign.

Kaušelis, who stands at 1.93 meters, brought physical presence and goal-scoring ability to the squad. His departure marks the end of a promising tenure, and he is expected to continue his career elsewhere in pursuit of further development.