Wagner says new boy can make a quick impact

HUDDERSFIELD Town boss David Wagner says new signing Collin Quaner can make a quick impact as the club chase promotion from the Championship.

“We are delighted Collin has agreed to join us,” said the head coach of the 25-year-old signed from Union Berlin on a contract through to 2020.

Caption xxxx in “The opportunityhere xxxxto bringin herea player like him into your squad in the January window is rare – the top scorer for a team pushing for promotion – but Collin made it very clear that he wanted to come to Huddersfield Town.

“We wanted to use this transfer window, if possible, to find a number nine with different qualities to the players we already have in the squad and Collin is ideal for this.

“He is a very aggressive striker with power, strength, and a direct style of play, but importantly he has an unbelievable working attitude that will fit the ‘Terriers Identity’ perfectly.

“He is also improving, as can be seen in his performances for Union Berlin this season. We still think he has lots of space to get better, which is exciting for everyone.

Quaner will wear No23 and Wagner added: “Given how well this squad has performed so far this season, it was also very important that we do not disrupt the group. Everything we know about Collin’s character tells us he will fit into the squad.

“We will work hard with Collin on the training pitch so he can quickly contribute to our team.”