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Norwich City Sign Canada’s Ali Ahmed From Vancouver Whitecaps

The move follows his decision not to renew in MLS, with Vancouver confirming an undisclosed fee that includes a future sell-on.

Overview

  • Norwich confirmed the 25-year-old has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
  • Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster said Ahmed made clear he would not extend his contract because he wanted to play outside MLS.
  • Vancouver stated the transfer fee is undisclosed and includes additional payment if Ahmed is sold in the future.
  • Ahmed logged eight assists in the 2025 MLS regular season, added three more in the playoffs, and scored the Whitecaps’ lone goal in the MLS Cup final.
  • The Canada international has 22 caps and becomes Norwich’s first signing under head coach Philippe Clement, with the club highlighting his pace and threat in wide areas.