Canaries announce signing of Belgian youth international from Anderlecht
Norwich City have signed Rob Nizet Picture: Norwich City FC - Credit: Norwich City FC
Belgian youngster Rob Nizet has become the latest addition to Norwich City’s under-23 squad.
The 17-year-old is a left-back and signs a three-year contract, initially joining up with the development squad.
He has been capped at U15 and U16 levels by Belgium and has 15 caps at U17 level already, helping to reach the quarter-finals of the Uefa European U17 Championship in Ireland last month.
Nizet played every minute of that tournament for the Belgians, finishing in fifth place after a penalty shootout defeat to Hungary in a play-off, having been beaten 3-0 by Holland in the quarter-finals.
City are looking to raise the standards of their U23 squad significantly this summer, with players who are capable of going out on loan to good levels.
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They have already signed England Under-18 midfielder Daniel Adshead from Rochdale for a reported £300,000 and Scotland U19 keeper Archie Mair from Aberdeen.
Belgian football website Voetbal Primeur report that Nizet hadn't signed professional terms, despite being at Anderlecht for four years, so only youth compensation will be required from the Canaries.
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