Swiss forward Breel Embolo has been backed to capitalise on his fresh start after joining Borussia Monchengladbach from Schalke.
Embolo, who arrived at Schalke from Basel in 2016, endured a injury-hit time at Veltins-Arena and managed only 48 Bundesliga games across his three seasons at the club.
The 22-year-old scored 10 league goals during that time but will now aim to impress at Monchengladbach, who recently lost Embolo s Switzerland team-mate Josip Drmic on a free transfer to Norwich City.
We ve known Breel Embolo for a number of years and continued to track him during his time at Schalke, said Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl.
He s had a lot of misfortune with injuries in recent years and obviously we had to take a really close look at his physical condition.
We re in no doubt we can offer him a fresh start and that he ll bring us a lot of joy. He s quick, strong and a goal threat and is a great fit for our squad.
BREEEEEL! joins the Foals
— Gladbach (@borussia_en)
Embolo becomes Monchengladbach s third signing of the close season following the arrivals of right-back Stefan Lainer and Max Grun.
He could have an early chance to face his old club, with Monchengladbach to host Schalke in their opening Bundesliga fixture.
