Norwich Metropolis have signed defender Harry Darling after he rejected a brand new deal provided by Championship rivals Swansea Metropolis.

The 25-year-old, who started his profession at Cambridge United, has agreed a three-year deal at Carrow Street with the choice of an additional 12 months.

He’s the second signing by the Canaries for the reason that appointment of recent head coach Liam Manning, following goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw.

Darling spent three seasons with Swansea, making 112 appearances in all competitions and scoring 12 targets.

He stated: “I am delighted, it has been a very long time coming after a number of conversations. I am blissful to lastly get it sorted and I am trying ahead to getting began.

“Liam being in cost, I labored with him earlier than at MK Dons so I did not want convincing an excessive amount of in regards to the type of play. I actually loved it final time working with him.”

Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper stated: “We’re completely thrilled to get this deal over the road. There was in fact massive competitors for Harry’s signature, so we’re delighted to safe his companies.”

Earlier, in a put up on X, Darling informed Swansea followers he was leaving with a “heavy coronary heart”.

He added: “As I transfer on to the subsequent chapter of my profession, I’ll at all times replicate warmly on my time as a Jack, and I thanks in your help in good instances and unhealthy over these previous couple of years.”