Hull City sign free agent Damari Daley after Norwich City exit
Hull City have signed free agent youngster Damari Daley following his exit from Norwich City, as confirmed by their official club website. The 19-year-old winger joins the Premier League club on an initial one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
- Player: Damari Daley, 19, winger
- Previous club: Norwich City (released at end of last season)
- Contract: One-year deal with option for further 12 months
- Daley: "I am buzzing to be fair. The boys have been welcoming."
- Daley watched Hull's play-off final win over Middlesbrough and was "rooting for Hull"
Team news
No first-team line-up details were provided in the source. Daley did not make a first-team appearance for Norwich City.
What was said
"I am buzzing to be fair. The boys have been welcoming, and I am just buzzing to get started. I'm a winger that plays both sides and can go both ways. I am quite direct and get at my man and ultimately, I want to provide assists, chances and score goals for the team."
"I watched the play-off final against Middlesbrough and I was rooting for Hull. It's a really good achievement for the club and even for the academy to be around Premier League players."
The numbers
Daley spent five years on the books of Norwich City, rising through their academy ranks. He did not make a first-team appearance for the East Anglian outfit.
Analysis: A low-risk addition with potential
Hull City have moved to bolster their attacking options by bringing in Damari Daley on a free transfer. The teenager, released by Norwich City at the end of last season, arrives with a point to prove after failing to break into the first team at Carrow Road.
Daley's comments suggest he is eager to make an impact. His description of himself as a direct winger who can play on both flanks and wants to provide assists and goals will be music to the ears of Hull City supporters, who are now watching Premier League football at the MKM Stadium.
The deal represents a low-risk gamble for the Tigers. With a one-year contract and an option for a further 12 months, Hull City can assess Daley's development without committing long-term. His enthusiasm, as expressed in his quotes, indicates a player ready to seize his opportunity.
Talking points
- Daley's five-year stint at Norwich City ended without a senior appearance, but he now has a fresh start in the Premier League.
- The winger's versatility – able to play on both sides – adds depth to Hull City's attacking ranks.
- Daley's admission that he was rooting for Hull in the play-off final suggests a genuine connection with the club.
What happens next
Daley will now link up with his new Hull City teammates and look to force his way into first-team contention. The club holds an option to extend his contract by a further 12 months, meaning he will be aiming to impress during the 2026/27 campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Damari Daley?
Damari Daley is a 19-year-old winger who joined Hull City on a free transfer after being released by Norwich City. He spent five years in Norwich's academy but did not make a first-team appearance.
What contract has Daley signed with Hull City?
Daley has signed an initial one-year deal with Hull City, with the club holding an option for a further 12 months.
What did Daley say about joining Hull City?
Daley said he is "buzzing" to get started and described himself as a direct winger who wants to provide assists and goals. He also revealed he watched Hull's play-off final win over Middlesbrough and was "rooting for Hull".
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