Christian Fassnacht, a winger who joined Norwich from Swiss champions Young Boys, has made a positive impact during his initial months at Carrow Road. In a recent victory over Cardiff, he played a key role, scoring his third goal of the campaign and contributing to Ryan Wintle’s own goal for the equalizer. Fassnacht, who turned 30 on Saturday, has struggled for consistency as he adapts to life in England, but he is optimistic that settling down off the pitch will lead to improved performances on the field. He expressed his satisfaction with his move to Norwich, stating that he loves playing in the league and the challenge of facing new opponents and stadiums, and has been enjoying the transition from Swiss football to English football.
Fassnacht’s decision to sign for Norwich was influenced by the opportunity to work with David Wagner again, under whom he had previously played during his time at Young Boys. Wagner had recognized the need for a player with Fassnacht’s profile and specifically pursued him to join his mission at Carrow Road. Fassnacht was the only player for whom Norwich committed a transfer fee this summer, and he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by the club. He believes that Wagner appreciates him both as a person and as a player, and he is eager to showcase his abilities to the entire team and the city of Norwich.
Fassnacht expressed his enthusiasm for Norwich and England, highlighting that he appreciates the lack of VAR which allows for more physicality and different challenges compared to Swiss football. He also mentioned his growing comfort in the city, having moved from a hotel to an apartment and finally into a house at the end of October. He feels settled in Norwich and is looking forward to making a significant impact for the club. His positive attitude and desire to succeed at Norwich reflect his determination to acclimate to English football and contribute to the team’s success.
