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Norwich City’s strategic shift: Prioritising high-potential talent for more than just Premier League promotion

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PR | Ben Knapper has been the sporting director of Norwich City since November last year.

Norwich City are adopting a new, long-term strategy focused on sustainable success in the Premier League, not just short-term promotion.

The club have shifted their recruitment approach, prioritising younger, high-potential players with the ability to compete at the highest level.

Why it matters: Norwich aims to break from its "yo-yo" pattern, striving to build a team capable of staying in the Premier League, not just getting there.

The perspective: This strategy signals a broader focus on financial and footballing sustainability, creating a cohesive, long-term vision for the club's future.

11 October 2024 - 11:05 AM

Norwich City FC are determined to make their way back to the Premier League, but this time, the plan isn’t just to secure promotion – it’s to build a foundation for lasting success. 

Speaking to Off The Pitch, Sporting Director Ben Knapper outlined the club's strategic shift, reflecting a more methodical approach aimed at not only returning to the top flight but staying there.

Over the summer, Norwich made

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