Norwich City have strengthened their squad with the signing of promising young forward Botan Ameen from Swindon Town. The 18-year-old joins the Canaries in a deal starting at £250,000, with additional performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause that could potentially increase the total fee by another £250,000, depending on his future contributions, including appearances in the Premier League and promotions from the Championship. Read more about Nunez Set for Ipswich Move as Norwich Eye Mattsson.
Ameen has committed to a three-year contract at Carrow Road, which includes an option for Norwich to extend his stay by another two years. After a successful spell in League Two, he will initially integrate into Norwich's under-21 side. Last season with Swindon, Ameen made 17 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice and providing two assists. Read more about Norwich City Face Contract Dilemmas as Key Players Eye Exit.
Having featured twice for Swindon this season, Ameen's move to Norfolk follows Norwich successfully navigating competition from several other clubs eager to secure his services. Read more about Nunez Set for £10m Move as Ipswich Target Midfield Boost.
Expressing his excitement about the transfer, Ameen said, "I'm really excited to be here, it's a big step in my journey. I know there's a real push on homegrown players at Norwich City, getting a lot of the academy players to play and end up in the first team and there's been proof of that."
He added, "This move is right for me because I think I have got more developing to do and a place like Norwich with top facilities, loads of good equipment, nutrition, loads of staff to help me out and tailor my needs is perfect for that."
Norwich City’s strategy of enhancing their roster with emerging talent is clearly evident in Ameen's acquisition. His arrival not only marks a significant step in his burgeoning career but also reflects the club's ongoing commitment to nurturing young prospects through its academy system. Ameen's potential contributions could play a vital role in the Canaries' ambitions moving forward.