Drmic’s recent struggles
26-year-old hitman Drmic has spent the last 6 years of his career plying his trade in the Bundesliga.
After initially making the move to Germany in 2013 from his home country of Switzerland, Drmic quickly impressed with Nurnberg, notching 17 league goals across his debut season at the Max-Morlock-Stadion.
And his fine form saw Drmic earn an immediate move to one of the Bundesliga’s heavyweights in the summer of 2014, when the striker joined Bayer Leverkusen.
However, the years since have proven a largely-underwhelming experience for Drmic.
After managing to find the net on just 6 occasions during his first season with Leverkusen, the Swiss striker was on the move once again 12 months later, when he joined Borussia Monchengladbach.
A pair of serious injuries, coupled with competition for places, though, saw Drmic restricted to a measly 30 Bundesliga appearances across the last 3 campaigns combined, just 8 of which came in the form of starts.
NUERNBERG, GERMANY – MAY 11: Josip Drmic of Borussia Moenchengladbach in action during the Bundesliga match between 1.FC Nuernberg and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Max-Morlock-Stadion on May 11, 2019 in Nuernberg, Germany. (Photo by Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images)
Norwich switch
As such, the news that Drmic is finally set to depart Borussia Park has come as little surprise.
As announced across the club’s social media accounts this evening, upon the expiration of his ‘Gladbach contract at the end of the month, Drmic will join Premier League newcomers Norwich City.
The 26-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a 3-year contract at Carrow Road.
Speaking in the aftermath of his Canaries’ arrival being made official, Drmic, who, despite his club struggles, has nevertheless managed 10 goals in 32 caps for Switzerland, expressed his delight at joining Norwich:
‘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.’
‘For me it’s something new. It’s a new opportunity with new challenges and I’m very happy that I’m so close now to playing in the Premier League. I cannot wait to start.’
The hitman marks the second addition to Daniel Farke’s squad this summer, following Patrick Roberts’ loan signing from Manchester City.