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Harry Darling

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Norwich Career: 2015 (Trial), 2025-
Current Club: Norwich City
Date of Birth: 08/08/1999 (Cambridge)
Nationality: English

Biography

Central defender Harry Darling signed for Norwich on 16th June 2025 after the expiration of his Swansea contract. Ciy beat host of clubs, including Rangers, Birmingham, Stoke, Sheffield United and Wrexham, to his signature, with the 25-year-old signing a three-year deal at Carrow Road, with the option of an additional year. The deal will be officially completed from July 1. Darling re-unites with City manager Liam Manning with whom he worked at MK Dons.

Darling said "I'm delighted, it's been a long time coming after a lot of conversations. I'm happy to finally get it sorted and I'm looking forward to getting started. Liam being in charge, I worked with him before at MK Dons so I didn't need convincing too much about the style of play. I really enjoyed it last time working with him."

Sporting director Ben Knapper added: "We're absolutely thrilled to get this deal over the line. There was of course big competition for Harry's signature, so we're delighted to secure his services and it's great that he sees us as the best place to commit his long-term future to. He's coming into the prime years of his career, knows the league and has a lot of experience at this level. He's a proven performer and he also has a real hunger and desire to progress, and help move our football club forward. Above all else, he's also a great person, and his character and personality will be a great fit for our environment."

Darling began his playing career with hometown club Cambridge United at the age of 12 but left a year later.He joined Newmarket Town and whilst playing for their youth team had a trial with Norwich but was unsuccessful. He rejoined Cambridge in 2015 and made his first team debut in the EFL Trophy against Scunthorpe on 8th November 2016. Whilst with Cambridge he had loans at Bishops Stortford, Hampton and Richmond Borough, Royston Town and East Thurrock United.

On 22nd January 2021 he moved to MK Dons for an undisclosed fee.He had played 73 games for Cambridge scoring three goals. In his first full season with the Dons, he was named in the EFL League One Team of the Season and the PFA Team of the Year.

He joined Swansea on 18th June 2022 on a three year deal re-uniting with Russell Martin. Darling had played 72 games for MK Dons, scoring 10 goals.

He played 112 times for Swansea scoring 12 goals.

 


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