Norwich City academy product Damari Daley has joined Hull City on a free transfer. The 19-year-old winger's departure from Carrow Road was confirmed this week, with the Tigers securing his signature on an initial one-year deal.
Daley came through the ranks at Norwich after joining from Protec at age 14. He spent five years with the Canaries but never made a first-team appearance. Instead, he featured for the club's under-18 and under-21 sides and had loan spells at non-league clubs Wroxham and Bury Town. Norwich's decision not to offer him a new contract opened the door for Hull to move.
Damari Daley will initially link up with Hull City's under-21 squad, which is managed by Conor Sellars and David Meyler. The club holds an option to extend his contract by a further 12 months. In an interview, Daley expressed his excitement about the move. "I am buzzing to be fair," he said. "The boys have been welcoming, and I am just buzzing to get started."
The young winger described his playing style as direct and versatile. He can operate on either flank and aims to create chances, provide assists, and score goals. Daley also revealed he was supporting Hull during their dramatic promotion campaign last season. "I watched the play-off final against Middlesbrough and I was rooting for Hull," he said. "It's a really good achievement for the club and even for the academy to be around Premier League players."
Norwich City, managed by head coach Philippe Clement, are aiming for promotion back to the Premier League. Their campaign has been inconsistent so far. As of September 9, 2026, they sit 16th in the Championship table with six points from five games. Their record shows two wins and three losses, with eight goals scored and eight conceded. That leaves them five points behind league leaders West Ham.
The Canaries are coming off a 3-1 away victory at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane. Their next challenge is a home clash against Birmingham City on Wednesday evening. The squad is dealing with several absences, with Ali Ahmed, Jovon Makama, Lucien Mahovo, and Mirko Topić currently sidelined. Fans can check the latest availability on the club's injuries page.
Daley's exit follows a familiar pattern for young players who don't break into the first team. His earlier career included a spell at Cambridge United before his move to Norwich's academy at 14. The club's focus remains on developing talent for Clement's senior squad, which is targeting a return to the top flight. Supporters can track the progress of other academy graduates in the full squad list.
Hull City, meanwhile, have started the Premier League season strongly. They are unbeaten in their first three league games and currently occupy third place. Daley's arrival adds depth to their development squad as they build for the future. For Norwich, attention turns to the Championship standings and their upcoming fixture against Middlesbrough on September 12.
