In a major transfer development, Norton-Cuffy is all set to sign a lucrative 5-year contract with Genoa. The Serie A club managed to beat off competition from several top European leagues, including Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and some English teams, to secure the young talent’s signature. Norton-Cuffy is expected to undergo his medical within the next 48 hours, finalizing his move to the Italian club.
The journey to this point has been a challenging one for Norton-Cuffy as he found himself lacking first-team opportunities at his parent club, Arsenal. This led to him going out on a series of loan spells across the country to gain experience. Starting with a stint at League One club Lincoln City in January 2022, Norton-Cuffy subsequently had spells at Rotherham United and Coventry City during the 2022/23 season.
The emergence of Ben White as one of the top right-backs in the Premier League posed a significant obstacle for Norton-Cuffy’s progress at Arsenal. The competition for the position proved to be fierce, with the former Brighton & Hove Albion player cementing his place in the starting XI. This made it virtually impossible for the 20-year-old Norton-Cuffy to break into the first team and fulfill his potential.
The promising young full-back’s decision to join Genoa signals a new chapter in his career, as he aims to establish himself as a key player at the Serie A outfit. With a long-term contract in place, Norton-Cuffy will have the opportunity to showcase his talents on a bigger stage and continue his development as a top-level player.
In other transfer news, Manchester United have reportedly swooped in to secure the signing of a highly-rated starlet from Arsenal’s academy. The Red Devils managed to snatch the youngster from the Gunners’ clutches, in what has been described as an ‘unbelievable’ move in the transfer market. This latest transfer saga adds more intrigue to an already eventful summer window, as clubs across Europe look to bolster their squads ahead of the new season.
