Angus Gunn has expressed his disappointment following Norwich City’s decision not to offer him a new contract. The Scotland international, who has been a key figure for the club over the past four years, played his final match for the Canaries in a 4-2 victory against Cardiff City last Saturday.
In an interview with BBC Radio Norfolk, Gunn articulated his frustration with the lack of communication from the club regarding his future. He recounted a brief two-minute conversation with sporting director Ben Knapper, during which he was informed that Norwich would not be extending his stay. “There wasn’t a reason that I got,” Gunn remarked. “Obviously the club just want to go down a different route, and I accept that and appreciate that.”
At 29 years old, Gunn, a lifelong supporter of Norwich City, expressed a desire for a more thorough discussion about his potential future at Carrow Road. “As a fan and player, I would’ve liked a conversation to see what we could do,” he stated. “But I’m a professional as well, and I know what I’m worth. If this club is not going to align with that, then I’m happy to go elsewhere.”
Reflecting on the club’s recent contract strategies, Gunn hinted at previous instances where players were left uninformed until crucial matches, which he deemed less than ideal. “We’ve seen it last year with a few of the lads; they left it until after the play-off games to let them know, and I don’t think that’s the way to do it,” he observed. “Maybe that’s something they might look at, or that’s just the way they do it; I don’t know.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Gunn expressed pride in his time at Norwich, where he made 172 appearances and created lasting memories, including a spell in the Premier League and a play-off semi-final. “There are lots of special moments. There’s not really one I can pinpoint, but just the whole experience of playing for my boyhood club has been really special,” he reflected.
The goalkeeper also highlighted the personal significance of his tenure at Norwich for his father, Bryan Gunn, who enjoyed a successful 12-year career with the club from 1986 to 1998. “For me to achieve what I’ve achieved here and play 172 games, I’m just happy I’m making my family proud,” he concluded.