Norwich City have confirmed that Josh Murphy has left the Canaries to join Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee, which has been confirmed by their club website.
The former-Norwich City man joins Cardiff for an undisclosed fee and has signed a four-year contract at Cardiff City Stadium that will run until the summer of 2022.
The 23-year-old winger came through the Canaries’ Academy system alongside twin brother Jacob, signing professional terms in 2013. Also, he was part of the City team which won the FA Youth Cup in 2013.
Josh made his debut for the Norwich during the 2013/14 season before going on to make 108 appearances and scoring 20 goals. Last season he made 47 appearances for the Canaries, hitting 11 goals.
Best of luck @joshmurphy65, and thanks for everything! #ncfc pic.twitter.com/tNa3PRuZfX
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 12, 2018
Neil Warnock told the club website: “Josh is a player I’ve watched for a number of years now and he’s always excited me when he runs with the ball.
“I think he’s at the right age now with his best still to come. He can play an instrumental part in helping us to stay in the Premier League and I know he’s looking forward to the challenge.
“He’s been my number one target since the end of last season.”
Jacob Murphy , Josh’s brother, has tweeted to show his delighted for his brother’s move to the Premier League:
👀 see you in the Prem big bro! @joshmurphy65 https://t.co/DnbnvRZj2E
— Jacob Murphy (@JacobMurphy95) June 12, 2018
Here is how Norwich City fans reacted to the departure of Josh Murphy:
Best of luck to Josh. Inconsistency has stopped him becoming a major player for us. 20 goals in 108 games, 11 million is a no brainer. #ncfc
— David (@David11Giles) June 12, 2018
Best of luck to Josh Murphy, never really took the chance at #NCFC. Has all the potential to be a top player, I hope for his sake his fresh start at Cardiff will fulfil that. Great money for us, time was right for both parties…
— cam (@ncfc_cam) June 12, 2018
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Frustrated everyone at times, and im sure you felt it too. The potential was always there, and maybe a fresh start is what you need! Go smash it @joshmurphy65 💛💚 #ncfc #otbc https://t.co/HMoYEBgm4q
— 🔰jacob🏴 (@JacobEreira13) June 12, 2018
Josh Murphy isn’t the polished product, still raw and inconsistent but possesses all the tools relevant to be a match winner on his day. I wish him nothing but the best. #ncfc
— Connor Southwell (@cjsouthwell1902) June 12, 2018
A shame to see an academy product leave but this gives us funds to help improve the squad and plug gaps in the finances. Great price for a very inconsistent performer too #NCFC https://t.co/du9QxpradH
— Adam Lambert (@AdamConor) June 12, 2018
