Norwich sign defender Medic from Ajax

Jakov Medic played three Europa League games for Ajax in 2023-24

Norwich City have signed defender Jakov Medic from Dutch club Ajax for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.

The 26-year-old Croat spent last season on loan in Germany's Bundesliga, making 23 appearances for Bochum and scoring one goal.

He began his career with Istra 1961 and also had spells with Nuremberg, SV Wiesbaden and St Pauli before joining Ajax on a five-year deal in 2023.

Medic, who can also play in a holding midfield role, is Norwich's second defensive signing of the summer following Harry Darling from Swansea City.

"We were clear on what we needed to add defensively in order to improve this coming season and Jakov is a key part of that," said Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper.

"He's a great age and comes with a significant amount of experience during his time playing in both Germany and the Netherlands, in some big games.

"His profile is well-suited to the Championship and our style of play, and he is someone who has the right attributes and mentality to be a real success here."

Norwich will find out their first opponents for next season when the English Football League fixtures are announced on Thursday.

"I've always had a wish to play here in England, so I didn't think so much about this decision to become a player at Norwich," said Medic, who will complete his move on 1 July.