The move which brought Thomas Kaminski to England was done in seven days.

The Belgian will have spent two weeks in quarantine by the time he can train with his new team-mates for the first time, but he’s hoping that goes by just as quickly.

Kaminski started the season with Gent, playing their opening Jupiler League fixture, but dropped after a 2-1 defeat, a deal to bring him to Ewood Park began to progress.

He travelled to England on Monday morning, undergoing his medical, and while there was a wait for a final bit of paperwork to land on Rovers’ door so they could announce the signing, it mattered little to the 27-year-old who was cooped up in his hotel room.

That’s where he will stay until September 7, the end of his quarantine period which will be spent getting the know how his manager wants him to play, and learning more about the Championship.

He will also be able to hear the sound of his team-mates training, given his close proximity to the club’s Brockhall training base, only adding to his eagerness to get involved.

Kaminski has been Covid-19 tested regularly in Belgium ahead of the 2020/21 season, their previous campaign having been cut short by the pandemic in March, but still the rules applied after flying in to the UK from Belgium.

“I have been tested every two or three days, it was not easy to understand the rules,” Kaminski admitted, speaking via a Zoom interview.

“It’s frustrating to not join the team in training, I can see them, but I have a lot of time to get to know the league and study the other teams.

“It’s a little bit difficult, but hopefully it goes fast.

“I’m here in my room but I can do some exercises to stay fit and to take care of my body.”

Rovers spoke with the football authorities about a possible exemption, but Government rules must be adhered to, even despite his regular testing back in Belgium.

But given he’s signed on a two-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, and his quarantine period will end in time for the Championship opener at Bournemouth on September 12, boss Tony Mowbray isn’t concerned.

“We’ve asked the questions of the football authorities who are obviously asking the Government and he has to quarantine it’s as simple as that,” he added.

“He’s come from a country where when you come back from there it’s what you have to do.

“Just because he’s a footballer it doesn’t make a difference so we have to abide by that.

“The current situation is a frustration, but it’s the reality, Thomas has to quarantine, but we shouldn’t worry about the first two weeks, we hope that over the next few years he can show his qualities and help the team be successful.”

Mowbray says the time will prove useful in allowing Kaminski to adapt to life at Rovers, and in England, his first taste of competitive football in this country.

That’s despite the self-confessed “football addict” having watched plenty of games in this country, both recently and growing up, having also had trials at Arsenal and Chelsea early in his career.

Kaminski will find the transition a little easier, given he already speaks fluent English, despite admitting: “Maybe my accent isn’t quite the same, but I will work on that!”

He has also experienced football across Europe, not just playing in the Europa League for Gent, but also during spells in Denmark and Cyprus.

“It’s not new, I don’t miss places, I miss people, but for me Manchester is a short flight to Belgium,” he explained, admitting there were several factors to consider before switching countries.

“My family will follow me closely, I hope the quarantine rules they go as fast as possible so they can join me.

“For me it’s close to Belgium and I don’t have a problem to be in another country.”

After flying in to England early on Monday morning, Kaminski underwent his medical as the formalities of the deal were tied up.

He watched Rovers’ win over Blackpool on Tuesday night, as he did the Fleetwood friendly, and will again be tuning in for today’s Carabao Cup tie and the friendly with Everton on Tuesday.

The ‘keeper, whose dad was a former professional volleyball player, is yet to see Ewood Park in the flesh, apart from a quick Google search.

He was a regular during his two years at Gent, an ever-present in the league last season, playing 29 times before the campaign was curtailed and featuring in all 14 of their Europa League ties before defeat to Roma.

A high-profile error on the opening day of the season cost him his place, and Kaminski, who joined Rovers for an undisclosed six-figure fee, says his departure wasn’t how he would have planned, or expected.

“It was from the whole club, the team, not the best start, but I was happy that I could join Blackburn,” he said.

“Things go fast in football, one day you’re a hero the next you can be the worst in the team. It’s like that in football.

“I’m here now, happy and will do everything to stay for as long as possible to help the club and team.”