lappinitup 629 Posted June 24, 2019 https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2019/june/josip-drmic-signs-for-norwich-city/ Norwich City are delighted to announce that Switzerland international striker Josip Drmic is set to join the Club on a three-year contract from July 1. Drmic, 26, has spent the last four seasons with German side Borussia Monchengladbach, having previously played in the Champions League with Bayer Leverkusen. Drmic also has 32 caps for Switzerland, representing them at two World Cups, and scored ten goals in the red and white colours. He becomes Daniel Farke’s second signing of the summer, following on from the season-long loan agreement with Manchester City for winger Patrick Roberts. Speaking to canaries.co.uk, Drmic said: “Now everything is done, I’m very happy. I had very good conversations with Stuart Webber and with the Head Coach Daniel Farke. “I was talking also to Timm Klose [teammate with Switzerland]. We had a long conversation as I had a lot of questions and he spoke very, very positively about the Club. “I’m very excited to be playing in the Premier League. I cannot wait because I’ve heard a lot of things from my colleagues in the national team who have played in the Premier League. https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2019/june/josip-drmic-signs-for-norwich-city/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted June 24, 2019 Timm earning his corn during the summer break, good man. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 24, 2019 And help with pronunciation (and what he can do) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted June 24, 2019 His record isn't particularly prolific, but international pedigree and decent injury record so will wait and see what he brings! Welcome Josip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted June 24, 2019 Sounds like a clever signing. Good age and decent playing history. Now, just like with Pukki last year, time to prove himself in England. Good competition for Teemu too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Welcome JD Edited June 24, 2019 by GenerationA47 Brainfarts & hallucinations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted June 24, 2019 Looks really good 1v1. Good pace, technique, dribbling and finishing. Perfect type of striker for a lower PL team basically. Looks a good signing but he's got a hell of a challenge dislodging Pukki. Good to have two international regulars competing for a place, Drmic's record is pretty much 1 in 3 at international level Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted June 24, 2019 great competition for Pukki on a free transfer, very smart business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted June 24, 2019 Missed his last penalty though (against England), so we're not making progress in that department. Disgrace. Webber / Farke out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted June 24, 2019 In before he gets christened Doctor Mick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted June 24, 2019 Just now, Orly said: Missed his last penalty though (against England), so we're not making progress in that department. Disgrace. Webber / Farke out. should fit in a treat then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted June 24, 2019 Just now, Orly said: Missed his last penalty though (against England), so we're not making progress in that department. Disgrace. Webber / Farke out. Surely he fits in perfectly? 😛 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 24, 2019 "The 26-year-old free agent will officially become a Norwich City player on July 1, after agreeing a three year deal............... ........................Drmic rejected the chance to stay at Borussia Mönchengladbach to have a shot at the Premier League." Which would suggest that some naughty person might have been whispering in his ear, that if he was a free agent there might be a club that would sign him on favourable terms... or something like that 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted June 24, 2019 Looks to be a good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted June 24, 2019 Couple of big injuries in his recent past. Hopefully the worst of that is behind him and he can rebuild here. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josip-drmic/verletzungen/spieler/140579 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted June 24, 2019 Great bit of business, an international striker on a free at a great age with motivation to play in the premiership! Well done to all involved. Does this kill the rumours of a Rhodes Return? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted June 24, 2019 Nah, reckon we're still in for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted June 24, 2019 Pukki, Drmic, Roberts and Buendia make an exciting front 4! Could they line up like this: Pukki Drmic Buendia Roberts Leitner New CDM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobsworth Canary 168 Posted June 24, 2019 Cheap, and hopefully cheerful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 704 Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Yellow and Green said: Pukki, Drmic, Roberts and Buendia make an exciting front 4! Could they line up like this: Pukki Drmic Buendia Roberts Leitner New CDM Indeed and Onel and Marco aren't going to go quietly either so looks good! Cover for right back and keeper and a quality CDM and that's about it I reckon. SW said he didn't feel we needed wholesale changes. Any other positions I've missed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted June 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Hairy Canary said: Indeed and Onel and Marco aren't going to go quietly either so looks good! Cover for right back and keeper and a quality CDM and that's about it I reckon. SW said he didn't feel we needed wholesale changes. Any other positions I've missed? Add to this we’ve saved a good few million by getting this guy on a free, giving us that little bit more money for a possible CB and right back as cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Nah, reckon we're still in for him. Doubt it, unless Srbeny's on his way out. No point having four mainline strikers on the books when we'll only ever be playing with one up front. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted June 24, 2019 Webber literally spoke about wanting him despite the fact we'd probably be looking to sign another. I read it as him telling Wednesday to lower their evaluation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted June 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Feedthewolf said: Doubt it, unless Srbeny's on his way out. No point having four mainline strikers on the books when we'll only ever be playing with one up front. I still think we’ll see a little bit of Idah if he’s not out on loan, he’s just such a talent and his stats at all levels shows he knows how to score, plenty of goals in a short number of games. Just have a feeling this lad might be the next one to shine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted June 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Indy said: I still think we’ll see a little bit of Idah if he’s not out on loan, he’s just such a talent and his stats at all levels shows he knows how to score, plenty of goals in a short number of games. Just have a feeling this lad might be the next one to shine. He does look like a massive talent, but I reckon we should loan him out until January to a League One or Championship club. If he fires then we can use him in the second half of the season, if he doesn't we can loan him out again. First-team football is what he needs now, and with the best will in the world he's not going to get that in the Prem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: In before he gets christened Doctor Mick And it's gotta be pronounced like this: Edited June 24, 2019 by Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted June 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Doubt it, unless Srbeny's on his way out. No point having four mainline strikers on the books when we'll only ever be playing with one up front. It's not written in stone - maybe we'll play with 2 up front in certain games next season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted June 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: He does look like a massive talent, but I reckon we should loan him out until January to a League One or Championship club. If he fires then we can use him in the second half of the season, if he doesn't we can loan him out again. First-team football is what he needs now, and with the best will in the world he's not going to get that in the Prem. Totally agree, if we can find a decent club to loan him in the championship it would be very beneficial, I just have an inkling that Farke might just want him around as an option for some games, still very young and needs games under his belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, Indy said: Great bit of business, an international striker on a free at a great age with motivation to play in the premiership! Well done to all involved. Does this kill the rumours of a Rhodes Return? Sounds like we've done well there, maybe one or two will find something to criticise, erm..... appalling lack of vowels in that surname!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussexyellow 55 Posted June 24, 2019 Looks to have been decent until 2015, but then had two consecutive year long injuries. Fits the mould of Webber signings of decent players whose careers have nose dived a bit. Hopefully Daniel can get him back to his best and a bit more. But a striker on a free, now whenever has that worked out...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites