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Harry Darling played 39 games for Swansea last season - including their 1-0 home win over Norwich Norwich City have signed defender Harry Darling after he rejected a new deal offered by Championship rivals Swansea City. The 25-year-old, who began his career at Cambridge United, has agreed a three-year deal at Carrow Road with the option of a further 12 months. He is the second signing by the Canaries since the appointment of new head coach Liam Manning, following goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw. Darling spent three seasons with Swansea, making 112 appearances in all competitions and scoring 12 goals. He 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. " Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper said: "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. " Earlier, in a post on X, Darling told Swansea fans he was leaving with a "heavy heart". He added: "As I move on to the next chapter of my career, I will always reflect warmly on my time as a Jack, and I thank you for your support in good times and bad over these last few years. " Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Chelsea play in front of 50, 000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling? 'The tumult in the Ingebrigtsen fairytale was never far from the surface' Bale part of US-based consortium's Plymouth takeover bid 'Five, ten years ago, I may not have been ready for it' Investigating the enduring mystery of ‘Havana Syndrome’ Let the mind games begin, New Zealand-style Who wanted an Indian music star silenced? Chelsea play in front of 50, 000 empty seats - apathy or bad scheduling? 'What's eating Rory? ' - will US Open prove reset point for Mc Ilroy? Summer transfer window reopens - who could be on the move? How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats? A footballing mismatch - why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich? Four issues facing Australia before Ashes Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time. Video Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time 'Best since Neymar' - Chelsea to get early look at 'special' signing How to follow Queens & Nottingham across the BBC 'He will go stratospheric' - Where will Wirtz play for Liverpool? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.