Huddersfield have confirmed the signing of centre-back Zanka from F.C. Copenhagen.
The towering Dane was impressive in the Champions League last season and becomes the Terriers 10th summer signing.
“Huddersfield Town has today completed the signing of Danish international Mathias Jørgensen from F.C. Copenhagen,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“The 27 year-old centre back joins the Terriers for a fee that will remain undisclosed at the request of the Danish club, putting pen to paper on a three year contract running until 2020.
“Standing at 6’ 3” tall, the defender – nicknamed Zanka – is a five-time winner of the Danish Superliga and Danish Cup, as well as a winner of the Dutch Super Cup from his time at PSV Eindhoven.
“He arrives at the John Smith’s Stadium with over 50 appearances in Europe across the Champions League and Europa League, as well as 11 caps for his country.”
Huddersfield head coach David Wagner said on his arrival: “Matthias is another very good signing for our club as we prepare for our first Premier League season.
“He is a very complete defender with great experience of being successful in every league he has played in, which served us well with the signings we made last season too.
“His athleticism and football intelligence will be big assets in the Premier League, for sure, and he is a super professional character, which will fit in with our current group of players very well.”
Zanka made more clearances per game (10.3) than any other player in the Champions League last season.
