- Norwich City strike agreement with Kenny McLean.
- The midfielder won the club’s Player of the Season award.
- What this means for the future of Norwich’s midfield.
Norwich City fans do not have to worry about Rangers swooping in to sign Kenny McLean in the upcoming summer transfer window.
It feels like the Canaries skipper is linked with a move back to his boyhood club in every transfer window, which is understandable given his quality as a player and connection to Ibrox.
However, the latest developments at Carrow Road suggest that there will be no credible links to the Scottish giants emerging this summer.
Norwich agree contract extension with Kenny McLean
Supporters had thought that McLean’s contract was officially due to expire at the end of June in the current year.
However, the midfielder revealed to BBC Radio Norfolk ahead of his 300th game for the club that they had already triggered a 12-month extension, taking him through to 2027.
Now, journalist Pete O’Rourke claims that Norwich City have reached an agreement with McLean to extend his stay by another year.
The reporter reveals that the skipper has agreed a two-year contract extension at Carrow Road, which means that his new deal will take him to 2028, rather than 2027.
We now await official confirmation from the club and comments from Philippe Clement and McLean on the news.
What this means for Norwich City
What this means for Norwich is that they do not have to worry about the central midfielder’s immediate future at Carrow Road.
This new deal shows that he is committed to getting the club back to the Premier League under Clement, and that he will not be seeking a move away, to Rangers or anywhere else.
It is a big boost for the Canaries because McLean was recently crowned the club’s Player of the Season for the second time in the past three seasons, which speaks to his importance on the pitch.
As the captain, the Scot is also important off the pitch and his continued presence around the training ground and in the dressing room for the next two seasons will be appreciated.
What giving McLean a two-year contract extension at Carrow Road also means is that he can be in place to nurture his successor.
He looks set to be a key player for Clement next season, given that he just won the Barry Butler trophy, but the extra year on his contract could be used to fade into a supporting role if his powers wane.
Alan Domeracki, for example is a young talent in the academy who could emerge as his replacement in the future, and keeping McLean in the building in the mid-term means that he can be there to guide the youngster’s journey into the first-team.
Therefore, this contract extension is brilliant news for all involved and makes perfect sense. A strong start to the summer.
