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BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
🎧 Sargent stays - but for how long?
No move to Germany for Norwich City forward Josh Sargent - but does that mean he is here to stay?Chris Reeve tells Canaries fans not to get their hopes up following the US international's decision to reject a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg. Should he leave, there are already murmurs about who could take his to the full episode of Reevo's Rumour Ramble and more on The Scrimmage.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Official: Papa Amadou Diallo joins Norwich City FC
The young Senegalese winger joins the Canaries to bolster the attack of the English Championship club. Papa Amadou Diallo / Credit Photo : @NorwichCityFC Papa Amadou Diallo has officially signed with Norwich City FC this Thursday, July 24. The Senegalese forward arrives from FC Metz in France, aiming to make his mark in the English Championship this season. Papa Amadou Diallo becomes the latest attacking addition for the Canaries, who secured his signature despite competition from several European clubs. Developed at Génération Foot, the 2022 CHAN Africa Champion joined Metz in February 2023, where he emerged as one of the team's key offensive threats. With 7 goals in 33 matches across all competitions for the Grenats last season, his versatile profile and ability to play on the wings caught the eye of Norwich's sporting directors. "Norwich City have completed the signing of Senegalese winger Papa Amadou Diallo from Metz (Ligue 2) for an undisclosed fee. The Senegal international signs a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year, and will wear the number 19," announced the English club. Now a Norwich City FC player, Papa Amadou Diallo arrives in England's second division for his first experience abroad. "I've always dreamed of playing in England. This is something new for me, but I'm ready to take on the challenge ahead. I always wanted to play for Norwich City. I'm excited about the club's project and vision, and I can't wait to get to England to meet my new teammates and the fans," said the Senegalese forward enthusiastically.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Watch Canary Call live at the final whistle
Join BBC Radio Norfolk's Rob Butler and a variety of Norwich City pundits as they take your calls at the final whistle this season to talk all things something to say but not got your radio to hand? We've got you be able to watch Canary Call live right here on the BBC Website via BBC make sure to tune in at the conclusion of Norwich's opening match against Millwall on 9 August [KO 15:00 BST] and let us know your thoughts on the Canaries' start to the 2025-26 campaign.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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- Yahoo
'I promised Delia we would open our chequebook'
Norwich City's majority shareholder Mark Attanasio, pictured with his son Mike, flew in to speak to fans at Carrow Road [Rob Butler/BBC] A new era of financial strength is well under way at Norwich City, but supporters may have to remain patient for a revamp of the stadium. That was the message from the football club's top brass when they spoke to Canaries fans about the big issues. Advertisement Majority shareholder Mark Attanasio, who fronts the FB Norfolk Holdings group, had flown in from the United States hot on the heels of the £6.9m signing of Danish international Mathias Kvistgaarden. The American said he had told his predecessors, Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones, that the group would "open our chequebooks" as they chased a return to the Premier League. After a disappointing 13th place finish in the Championship last season, a change of head coach has led to a busy transfer window, giving supporters hope of an upturn in fortunes. Attanasio said: "One of the pledges I actually made to Delia and Michael before was that we would open our chequebook and do everything we could to make the team as best as it can be – something that the community could keep being proud of. Advertisement "The goal is, of course, to get back to the Premier League." The businessman also owns the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team in the US, and he has ensured Norwich benefit from shared knowledge, including a need to specialise in young talent. He added: "If you have a younger club who can keep bringing players up, you can sustain success. That's what we've done with Milwaukee in the last seven years "We've been in the play-offs six years out of seven and this year we have the third most wins out of 15 in the National League, all with really young players." Senior Norwich City staff took part in a special BBC Radio Norfolk Scrimmage Q&A [Henry Miller/BBC] Johannes Hoff Thorup was dismissed as the club's head coach in April after struggling to achieve consistent results with a young squad. Advertisement Attanasio is confident new head coach Liam Manning, brought in after leading Bristol City to the Championship play-offs, will do a better job. He added: "That has to translate on to the pitch... and we needed a coach who could develop players but also needed a coach who could win. "[Manning] took a club last year who didn't have the resources we had – or, at least, didn't spend the resources – to a play-off spot, and that's the goal for this year." About 150 Canaries supporters attended the special Scrimmage event [Henry Miller/BBC] Attanasio and Manning sat alongside sporting director Ben Knapper and executive director Zoe Webber for a special episode of BBC Radio Norfolk's Scrimmage show at Carrow Road on Tuesday. Advertisement A question about the potential for the club's 27,000-seater stadium to be expanded was among those asked. Webber said: "We're looking at a few projects in and around the stadium. It is incumbent on us to make sure that we are using all of the space that we've got in the stadium and bringing that up to a good standard, first and foremost. "We've had a look at plans for the City Stand – some were leaked online recently, some visuals – so it is very much something we are looking at. "But at the moment it is quite cost-prohibitive, and we need to work through the feasibility of these projects going forward." Advertisement Attanasio was able to offer one update about the stadium which brought cheers, though. He said: "Our goal is to cherish this facility. I do have a request from Delia that we keep the name 'Carrow Road'." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related stories Related internet links
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Attanasio 'promised Delia' he would spend big at Norwich City
A new era of financial strength is well under way at Norwich City, but supporters may have to remain patient for a revamp of the was the message from the football club's top brass when they spoke to Canaries fans about the big shareholder Mark Attanasio, who fronts the FB Norfolk Holdings group, had flown in from the United States hot on the heels of the £6.9m signing of Danish international Mathias American said he had told his predecessors, Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones, that the group would "open our chequebooks" as they chased a return to the Premier League. After a disappointing 13th place finish in the Championship last season, a change of head coach has led to a busy transfer window, giving supporters hope of an upturn in said: "One of the pledges I actually made to Delia and Michael before was that we would open our chequebook and do everything we could to make the team as best as it can be – something that the community could keep being proud of. "The goal is, of course, to get back to the Premier League."The businessman also owns the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team in the US, and he has ensured Norwich benefit from shared knowledge, including a need to specialise in young added: "If you have a younger club who can keep bringing players up, you can sustain success. That's what we've done with Milwaukee in the last seven years"We've been in the play-offs six years out of seven and this year we have the third most wins out of 15 in the National League, all with really young players." Johannes Hoff Thorup was dismissed as the club's head coach in April after struggling to achieve consistent results with a young is confident new head coach Liam Manning, brought in after leading Bristol City to the Championship play-offs, will do a better added: "That has to translate on to the pitch... and we needed a coach who could develop players but also needed a coach who could win."[Manning] took a club last year who didn't have the resources we had – or, at least, didn't spend the resources – to a play-off spot, and that's the goal for this year." Attanasio and Manning sat alongside sporting director Ben Knapper and executive director Zoe Webber for a special episode of BBC Radio Norfolk's Scrimmage show at Carrow Road on Tuesday.A question about the potential for the club's 27,000-seater stadium to be expanded was among those said: "We're looking at a few projects in and around the stadium. It is incumbent on us to make sure that we are using all of the space that we've got in the stadium and bringing that up to a good standard, first and foremost."We've had a look at plans for the City Stand – some were leaked online recently, some visuals – so it is very much something we are looking at."But at the moment it is quite cost-prohibitive, and we need to work through the feasibility of these projects going forward."Attanasio was able to offer one update about the stadium which brought cheers, said: "Our goal is to cherish this facility. I do have a request from Delia that we keep the name 'Carrow Road'." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
