Just In: For an undisclosed sum, Norwich City has signed Ruairi McConville from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Ruairi McConville, a center defender from Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League,

has officially joined Norwich City.

The 19-year-old has a deal with the team that will last until the summer of 2030 and joins for an unknown cost.

He’ll be wearing shirt number 15.

Prior to joining Brighton in 2021, McConville played for Linfield during his formative years. In the Emirates FA Cup,

the defender just earned his senior debut for the Seagulls, coming on as a substitute against Norwich.

He had previously played in a UEFA Nations League triumph over Belarus in November 2024,

marking his senior international debut for Northern Ireland.

“I’m very excited,” McConville stated as he joined the club. Right now, I think it’s the best course of action for me.

“After talking to Johannes (Hoff Thorup) and watching his play, I can say that we share the same

aspirations and are both ambitious. Working with him excites me, and I hope we can return to the Premier League.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Ruairi and his family to Norwich City,” said Ben Knapper, director of sports.

“He is a very remarkable young man with a lot of leadership potential, and we think his culture

will mesh nicely with what we are creating here.

His skills on the field complement our style of play, and his background in football will provide

him with a solid basis to successfully integrate into our setting.

“We are eager to collaborate with him to advance the upcoming stages of his