Senegal winger Papa Amadou Diallo embraces Norwich City challenge

Senegal international Papa Amadou Diallo is prepared for the challenge that awaits him at Norwich City after switching from FC Metz this summer.

Diallo joins the Canaries on a permanent deal from French side FC Metz on a transfer fee worth €4.5m and is expected to play a huge role for the club next season.

The English Championship outfit are executing an aggressive effort to bolster their squad for the upcoming as they seek to secure promotion to the English top-flight.

The 21-year-old Senegal international played a pivotal role in Metz’s promotion charge, logging seven goals in four assists last season in Ligue 2.

“I’m so excited for this new journey. The sporting director and head coach have been very important for me and I can’t wait to start working at the club”, Diallo said.

“It has been my dream to play in England – something new for me, but I am ready and prepared for the challenge ahead.” Diallo has put pen to paper over a four-year deal with Norwich City. He will wear the No. 19 jersey for Liam Manning’s team. Metz have planned for Diallo’s exit by signing two Georgian wingers, Giorgi Tsitaichvili and Giorgi Abuachvili.

Diallo’s performances did not go unnoticed in England, with Canaries fending off competition from fellow Championship club, Watford FC as well as Slavia Prague for the signing of the winger.

The winger was taken off Metz preseason to allow him focus on his move to the Canaries. Meanwhile FC Metz have captured two Georgian wingers, Giorgi Tsitaichvili and Giorgi Abuachvili as replacement for the Senegalese.