Norwich City have completed the signing of midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou from Nice for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Canaries to keep him at the club until 2024.
Norwich Sign Pierre Lees-Melou
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Lees-Melou ‘Can’t Wait’ to Get Going
Speaking to the club website, Lees-Melou said: “I’m very excited to join Norwich City and discover my new future with the club and its fans. I can’t wait to play football in Norwich colours.
“I spoke with Daniel [Farke] and Stuart [Webber]. We had a very long conversation about football and the vision for the team. I’ve heard a lot about how Norwich plays football in the right manner and style and also the club’s spirit and mentality. I love that and that got me very excited.
“I also spoke with Morgan Schneiderlin and Yoann Barbet about football in England. They spoke very highly of Norwich and the club’s position and standing.
“I appreciate the opportunity in this club and wanted to get the move sorted and start quickly. I’m excited to discover a new country, language and play in the biggest league in the world.”
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Career So Far
After beginning his youth career with his hometown club of Langon, he made his senior bow with US Lege Cap Ferret in 2013, scoring 13 times in 50 appearances.
This earned him a move to Dijon in 2015, where he added another nine goals to his career tally across a two-year spell.
In 2017 he moved to Nice, becoming a key player and serving as their vice-captain prior to his move to Norwich. He scored 20 goals in 119 appearances during a four-year stay.
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