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Norwich City signs Darlin Yongwa from Lorient on four-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Norwich City signs Darlin Yongwa from Lorient on four-year contract

Summary

Norwich City has officially signed Cameroon international left-back Darlin Yongwa on a four-year deal after his departure from Ligue 1 club Lorient. Yongwa, 25, made 97 appearances for Lorient over four seasons before joining the Canaries. His arrival marks the fourth signing for Norwich this summer, following Andre Brooks, Bruno Alves, and Sam Field. Sporting director Ben Knapper expressed confidence that Yongwa will strengthen the team's defense, addressing challenges in that position as the club prepares for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Yongwa signed a four-year deal with Norwich City.
•He previously played for Lorient in Ligue 1.
•Yongwa made 97 appearances for Lorient.
•This is Norwich's fourth signing of the summer.
•Sporting director Ben Knapper expects Yongwa to enhance their defense.

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Norwich City sign Cameroon international left-back Darlin Yongwa on a four-year deal after he left French club Lorient at the end of last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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