Bristol City have been a busy club this summer, and today they announced their 12th signing of the transfer window.
Young Swedish striker Gustav Engvall has joined the club from IFK Gothenburg for an undisclosed fee.
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The striker is just 20 years old, and is highly rated in Sweden.
He has been capped twice by the senior national team.
He has joined the Championship club on a three year deal, but has the option of an extra year.
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson spoke of his delight at the signing of Engvall.
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Gustav to Ashton Gate,” he said.
“This is another big transfer for us and it’s taken a lot of hard work from a lot of people.”
“He’s a Swedish international who has excellent finishing ability. I’m sure he will adjust quickly to the pace and tempo of the Sky Bet Championship and when he does he’ll be really dangerous.”
Gustav Engvall has big boots to fill following the sale of last season’s top scorer Jonathon Kodjia to Aston Villa.
The young Swede began his career with Farjestadens GoIF, before making the move to IFK Gothenburg aged just 16.
He made his debut for the Swedish giant at the tender age of 17, and went on to play 64 games for the club, scoring 16 goals.
Despite boasting two caps for the Swedish national team, Engvall is currently in the U21 squad, and will link up with them this coming weekend for the first international break of the season.
