Leijer Joins Canary Carney

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Former A-League Young Player of the Year Adrian Leijer has joined Norwich City on loan for the rest of the season from Premiership club Fulham in a bid to revive his languishing career.

The 22-year-old Beijing Olyroo has struggled since moving to England having failed to break into the Fulham first-team after signing with the Cottagers from Melbourne Victory in August 2007.

But on the final day of the current transfer window, Championship club Norwich City have offered Leijer an opportunity to breathe life into his English career with a loan deal which will run until the end of this season.

Leijer follows Australian compatriot David Carney on loan at Carrow Road, with new Norwich assistant manager Ian Crook playing a big part in luring the pair to East Anglia.

Norwich manager Bryan Gunn told the media, "Adrian is someone who Ian Crook has worked with during Adrian's time with Australia under-20.

“I have seen him playing for Fulham reserves and together with David Carney he will provide us with extra cover - I am delighted to have him on board for the remainder of the season.”