Tuesday 7 June 2016 17:50, UK
Huddersfield Town have signed Croatia U21 midfielder Ivan Paurevic from Russian side FC Ufa on a three-year deal.
The 24-year-old was born in Germany and played for Terriers boss David Wagner at Borussia Dortmund II, where he was virtually an ever-present in their Regionalliga West title-winning team in 2011-12.
Paurevic moved on to Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2012 and then left Germany to play in Russia in the summer of 2014, linking up with FC Ufa and scoring five goals as they retained their top division status.
"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," head coach Wagner told Huddersfield's website.
"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."
Paurevic was Huddersfield's second Tuesday signing, following on from the addition of Oldham goalkeeper Joel Coleman.
