FC Copenhagen sign Jan Gregus

FC Copenhagen can announce the signing of Slovakia international Jan Gregus from FK Jablonec.

The 25 year old midfielder is currently with his country at the European Championship.

He will sign a four-year contract at FCK once the Euros are over for Slovakia, who play England in their final group game on Monday.

“Right now I am using all my energy to help Slovakia at the European Championships but after that I'm really looking forward to being a part of FC Copenhagen,” Gregus told FCK.dk.

“I got a really good impression of the club when we played in the Europa League (last season) and since then my conversations with the management confirmed that it is a big and ambitious club.

“I look forward to contributing everything I can and to achieving the main goals of titles and European football. I very much look forward to meeting my new teammates and the fans and am very happy that I have been given the opportunity to take this step in my career to such a big club like FCK.”

Gregus scored a free-kick for Jablonec against Copenhagen in Telia Parken during Europa League qualifying last summer - a tie the Slovakian side subsequently won. 

“He's a player that made a really strong first impression when we met FK Jablonec last season, where he unfortunately was a key factor in our exit from the competition,” manager Ståle Solbakken said.

“We have followed him closely ever since and we have confirmed that he is a good player. It is no coincidence that he is part of the Slovakia team.

“Gregus is technically strong, he has a really good drive with the ball, a strong shot and he’s also good defensively with his physicality.

“We believe very much that he can contribute some of the things that we need on the team, especially if Thomas Delaney leaves the club, and Gregus will give us some new options because he is a different type of the player than the ones we have now. We are pleased to get him in as a part of the squad.”

It is not yet clear when Gregus will join the FCK squad for pre-season training as Slovakia still has the opportunity to progress from the European Championship group stage.

Everyone at FC Copenhagen looks forward to welcoming Gregus welcome to the club.

JAN GREGUS

Born: January 29, 1991.

Position: Midfielder.

Previous clubs: FK Jablonec, Bolton, Banik Ostrava and Nitra.

International matches: 7 caps for Slovakia.