Jesper makes Brum switch

14 April 2012

Denmark winger Jesper Gronkjaer has joined Birmingham from Chelsea for £2.2million.

Former Ajax star Gronkjaer has signed a two-year deal with a year option after turning down approaches from the Primera Liga's Sevilla.

The 26-year-old told the official Birmingham website, www.blues.co.uk: "I have been really impressed by Steve Bruce and his new structure at Birmingham and I am really looking forward to being featured in his plans."

Gronkjaer joined Chelsea from Ajax in December 2000 for £7.8million and went on to make 119 appearances for the Stamford Bridge side, scoring 11 goals.

He added: "It was a flattering situation to be so much in demand but also quite confusing."

The players' representatives, Jon Smith and Vincenzo Morabito, said: "This has been a unique and complicated transaction. Jesper was literally spoilt for choice having seven of Europe's leading clubs wanting his services.

"We all feel that this is an excellent move for him particularly as Birmingham is building such a strong squad to challenge for the major titles."

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