Huddersfield Daily Examiner

JUNINHO BELIEVES HE WILL BE A GOOD FIT FOR TOWN AS THEY PLAN FOR FUTURE

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and Ramadan Sobhi in the Terriers’ ranks.

On signing for David Wagner’s side, Bacuna said: “I was excited because Huddersfie­ld is a nice club and they play in the Premier League.

“My dream was always to be in the Premier League and I think Huddersfie­ld was a good step for me.”

He added: “The Premier League is one of the biggest competitio­ns in the world.

“For me, the Premier League is something that is for me. The style and everything.

“It has been my dream always to play in the Premier League.”

When asked what he would bring to the Terriers, Bacuna said: “I’m a player that works hard and wants to give everything.

“I am a player who never wants to lose.

“I am also a more attacking player who wants to get forwards and score and give assists to help the team.”

And the midfielder believes he will slot in well to the Town side, having played in a similar system at Groningen.

He said: “It’s a little bit similar to how we play at Groningen so I know a little bit about it.

“I saw some clips and good for me to be here because I like to give pressure and attack and also to defend as a team. “I think it’s good for me.” Juninho, the younger brother of Reading player Leandro Bacuna, has made more than 80 appearance­s in the Eredivisie after making his debut at the age of 17, and has also featured in the Europa League for Groningen.

Wagner said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring Juninho in, especially before we report back as it allows him to have a full pre-season with the team.

“He’s a young, hungry player

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