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Norwich sign Irish defender Shane Duffy from Fulham on three year deal

‘You can feel that determination and hunger to play and win football games’

Norwich have signed Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy from Fulham on a three-year contract. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA
Norwich have signed Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy from Fulham on a three-year contract. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA
Fri Jun 09 2023 - 12:15

Norwich have signed Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy from Fulham on a three-year contract.

The 31-year-old, capped 55 times by his country, made five Premier League appearances for Fulham during the 2022-23 season.

Norwich boss David Wagner told the club’s official website: “We’re delighted to welcome Shane to the club. He’s a player with a vast amount of experience, both domestically and on the international stage.

“I’m confident that he’ll be a great fit for our squad and brings not only the on-field qualities that we have been looking for, but leadership and desire to help drive our club forward.

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“From my conversations with Shane, his vision was clear. You can feel that determination and hunger to play and win football games.”

Duffy began his career in England at Everton and had spells at Blackburn and Brighton before a loan move to Fulham last summer was made permanent in the January transfer window.

Fellow Irish centre back Andrew Omobamidele, and centre forward Adam Idah are already at Norwich who finished 13th last season in the English Championship.