Emiliano Marcondes is almost a Norwich City player, according to Johannes Hoff Thorup, who also thinks his skills will offer them a new offensive option.
After reaching an agreement to sign a contract for the duration of the current season with an option to extend by one more year, the adaptable Danish forward is scheduled to finalise a free move to the Canaries today.
City is hoping that all the necessary documentation will be finished in time for him to be included to the team for the Carrow Road match against Hull tomorrow.
Following a wave of offensive injuries, Norwich pounced on Marcondes, adding depth to Thorup’s frontline options. The 29-year-old did not sign with a club during the summer transfer window and left Bournemouth in the summer.
City’s interest in a player Thorup worked with at Nordsjaelland in 2019 and has a close relationship with has increased as a result of the shift in circumstances. On Friday, he outlined the benefits Marcondes will offer his group, assuming the transaction goes through as planned.
“Maybe his best characteristic is that he is a game-player,” Thorup stated. “It’s evident that he strives in games and enjoys the intensity of being heavily immersed in action.
He likes to be in the box, plays with a lot of intensity, and presses hard. If we could get him on the squad, he would be a valuable asset. He can cover a variety of positions and will provide us with some options up front.
“He can play a little bit on the left side, as well as a nine and 10. He might be really valuable to us.”
Thorup explains why Marcondes wasn’t included in City’s summer window business and that he will improve the group as a human being. Thorup is also familiar with Marcondes’ demeanour.
“In addition to his charisma, he will bring some quality to the program. He enjoys being outside and training,” the City manager remarked.
“I know that sometimes we have to pull him in to let him know that it’s finished. Having a guy that is willing to go above and above and push the team is beneficial for the environment. That is his personality.
As I mentioned earlier in the window, our plan was to somewhat lower the average age. We succeeded in doing that, so although he may not have been our first objective, given his injuries, he might now be.”
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