Croatian striker Mislav Orsic (Dinamo Zagreb), who played as ‘Orsha’ in the professional football K-League Jeonnam Dragons and Ulsan Hyundai, entered the English Premier League (EPL).
Southampton announced on the club’s official website on the 7th (Korean time), “We have signed Croatian national winger Orsic. He is the first player we have acquired in the transfer market in January, and the contract period is 2 years and 6 months.”
The transfer fee has not been revealed, but according to local media such as Sky Sports in the UK, it amounts to 8 million pounds (approximately 12.2 billion won).
Orsic entered the K-League wearing a Jeonnam uniform in 2015, and then played for Ulsan from 2017 to 2018, scoring 28 points and 15 assists in 101 games.
Based on this performance, Orsic transferred to Dinamo Zagreb, 메이저놀이터 a prestigious club in his country, in 2018, and scored 91 goals in 216 matches so far this season.
Afterwards, Orsic, who was selected for the Croatian national team, showed his presence by playing an active role in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, posting one goal and two assists.
Southampton, where Orsic transferred, is currently at the bottom of the season with 3 wins, 3 draws and 12 losses (12 points).
“I am very happy to be here at Southampton. I think playing in the Premier League is every footballer’s dream. I am ready and motivated,” said Orsic. I will. I will stay in the Premier League.”