Huddersfield sign Radinio Balker on permanent deal

✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Dutch central defender Radinio Balker from FC Groningen on a permanent deal until the summer of 2027!

💬 Comments from Manager Darren Moore and Sporting Director Mark Cartwright ⤵️

Welcome to the Terriers, Radinio 💪#htafc

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"I'm really excited to work with Radinio," said manager Darren Moore.

"He's got some fantastic attributes for a modern-day defender; he's very quick and athletic, he can carry and progress the ball up the pitch and, importantly, he seems to love the defensive side of the game too. He's also a potent threat at attacking set pieces, and you can never have too many of those."

Sporting director Mark Cartwright added: "We've watched Radinio for some time and a lot of work has gone into making this move happen. There was considerable competition for his signature, including from clubs in European competition, and so we're delighted he has chosen to join us.

"In a challenging time for his team last season, he showed that he could compete in the Eredivisie against some elite strikers. Understandably Groningen wanted to keep him, but this opportunity has now arisen as he entered the final 18 months of his contract.

"At just 25 years old, we believe there is still more development in his game. That was backed up when we first had the chance to speak to him; he's a fantastic character and is determined to keep improving.

"I must thank our owner, Kevin Nagle, for sanctioning this transfer, which represents one of the biggest investments in a defender outside the club's Premier League years. This, alongside the transfer fee for Bojan Radulović, is an investment not only to improve us now but also over the coming years."