Bengaluru FC sign Danish forward Oliver Drost

Oliver Drost is a potential replacement of Curtis Main at Bengaluru FC.

Bengaluru FC, on Friday, announced the signing of twenty-eight-year-old Danish striker, Oliver Drost on a deal that lasts until the end of the 2023-24 season. Drost, who last played for Danish First Division club FC Helsingør, replaces English striker Curtis Main, who mutually parted ways with the Blues earlier this month. 

“I am really happy and proud to sign with Bengaluru FC. I am looking forward to joining my new teammates and also playing in front of the fans at the Kanteerava. I really hope that I can help the team with goals and assists, and that together, we can make the play-offs in the Indian Super League,” said Drost on his singing. 

Drost, who primarily plays as a striker, but is also versatile on the wings, has spent his career solely in Denmark, even making appearances for the Denmark U19 and U20 teams. The 6’2” Drost began his youth career with Helsingør, while his first senior club was Boldklubben af 1893. He had separate stints at AC Horsens, a season at Kolding IF, before returning back to Helsingør.

Speaking on the signing, Darren Caldeira, Director of Football, said, “On behalf of the Bengaluru FC, I’d like to welcome Oliver to the club. He brings with him enough experience of playing in the Danish League, and we’ve liked what we’ve seen. We are confident of staging a stronger second half of the season, and we believe that Oliver will play his part in helping us achieve this.” 

Bengaluru manager Gerard Zaragoza said the club took its time with identifying a striker, and feels Oliver fits into his system well. 

“Oliver is a No.9 with the heart of a No.10. He is a striker, but also enjoys playing just outside the box, and given the style of football we play, this could be great. We spent a fair amount of time searching for the ideal replacement, because we wanted to bring in someone who suits our style the best, and when I saw Oliver, I got the impression that he could be that player. 

“When we connected over a call, we spoke about wanting a striker who scores goals. He understands the momentum the club is in at the moment, and he wants to give the badge his whole heart which is great to know. We will give him all the support he needs, to succeed from the get-go.”

Drost will don the Number 9 shirt for Bengaluru.

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