Huddersfield Town have confirmed the signing of midfielder Ivan Paurevic from Russian Premier League side FC Ufa. He joins for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, pending international clearance.
The 24-year-old Croatian is mainly a central midfielder, but can also fill in at centre back. The 6ft 5″ performer previously worked with Huddersfield Head Coach David Wagner at Borussia Dortmund.
Since moving to Russia from German side Fortuna Dusseldorf, Paurevic played over 50 times, scoring five goals in the process. Prior to Dusseldorf, he came through the ranks at Dortmund, playing in the Borussia Dortmund II side, managed by Wagner, that won the Regionalliga West Title in 2012.
Speaking on news of the transfer, Wagner is delighted to be working for Paurevic once again, saying that he has the required attributes needed to be a success at the club,
“I talked last season about keeping the team needing a good balance between attack and defence and Ivan is a player who will help us do this.
“He’s a great team player, with good technique and football intelligence. He’s also a good physical presence in the middle of the pitch.
“Just as importantly, I know he is a great character from our time together at Dortmund. He will fit into our group very well.”
Although born in Germany, he elected to represent Croatia and has caps for their under-19 and Under-19 sides.
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