By Russ Vernon Leeds United have confirmed the signing of striker Steve Morison on a three-and-a-half year deal from Norwich City with Luciano Becchio moving in the opposite direction.
The 29-year old Morison joins Leeds in an exchange deal for Luciano Becchio with a further undisclosed sum to be paid by Norwich. Morison completed the formalities of his switch this morning. The Welsh striker cost Norwich £2.8m from Millwall in June 2011 and has scored 12 goals for the Canaries in which 10 have been in the Premier League. Morison who has made 27 appearances this season for the Canaries scored 40 goals in 95 appearances for Millwall before he joined Norwich. United manager Neil Warnock said on completing the Morison deal: “I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve been able to bring Steve in. Even before Luciano put in his transfer request we had enquired about Steve – he was at the top of my list in January to bring in – and I can’t tell you how delighted I am. Steve meets all the requirements of the striker we’ve been looking to bring in. For me, he is a player who has everything. He can score goals from anywhere – whether it’s 25 yards or a tap-in – he has pace, and he has all the attributes you want.” Becchio told Canaries Player: “I spoke to Robert Snodgrass and Jonny Howson about Norwich and they both had really good things to say about the Club and the city. I cannot wait to play my first game for Norwich. I am really happy about having the chance to play in the Premier League, it is brilliant for me personally and for my career." The Argentine said he was looking forward to playing against some of the best players in the world, including some of his fellow countrymen. The Premier League has some brilliant players including people like Aguero and Tevez and it will be a great experience for me to play against players of that quality.”
5 Comments
WobbleYou
30/1/2013 11:45:34 pm
We're just a Norwich feeder club, just a Norwich feeder club, yeah,
Mike
30/1/2013 11:50:55 pm
Not a bad deal all round. He has a bit more pace and a better first touch then Beccs but will he be as prolific and committed only time will tell. Sad to see Beccs go and join the exodus to Suffolk. Just goes to show what a potent midfield and forward line we had when we were in League One. The Norwich Four plus Mad Max and Beckford. So its been our defence that has been our downfall all along and that is still the case. Def need one or two more signings before the window closes tonight. Pace out wide and a solid centre back would do nicely thanks. Oh and the undisclosed fee is rumoured to be £200,000.
Josh
31/1/2013 01:03:56 am
So Leeds sell their leading goal scorer and get peanuts and another old has been what’s the difference between Bates and HTC absolutely nothing. I didn’t renew my season ticket and have been paying on the day but I have had enough and after watching Leeds for 42 years I will find something else to spend my money on until I am convinced that Bates has gone and GFH invest in players that are not rejects or old men. To all the people out there who will say I am not a real supporter I will only say I decide where my money is spent and I like many others will not pay to see old men and rejects.
Dave
31/1/2013 01:41:13 am
Yet another "undiscloed sum" How do clubs get away with this? The new regime will not be trusted until there's some transparency at our club and gates will continue to fall.
Max
31/1/2013 02:22:05 am
One swap does not a transfer deadline make .. It's all gone very quiet regarding other signings .. I think master B s has done one of those sell your house but live in it sca .. Scheme and is puppet mastering this entire debacle !! Leave a Reply. |
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