Plymouth Argyle have signed defender, Bali Mumba from Norwich City for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Mumba spent last season with Plymouth on a season-long loan from Norwich in which he scored six goals in 47 appearances, including goals against fellow promoted club – Ipswich plus a crucial equaliser at home in a dramatic comeback 4-2 win over Exeter City on Halloween.
The 21 year-old ultimately helped Plymouth secure promotion to the Championship as League One champions, and Argyle in-turn have paid a club-record equalling transfer fee to Norwich for Mumba, matching the fee which they paid Swansea for Morgan Whittaker earlier in the week.
“I am so thrilled to be able to bring Bali back to Argyle,” commented Plymouth manager, Steven Schumacher who praised Mumba for how crucial his “… pace, directness and positivity were huge parts of our success last season, and I know he was someone that the Green Army found tremendously exciting to watch.
“He gets fans off their seats – and I am sure they will be delighted to get to see him in green once again. I know I am!”
Plymouth Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip added: “Bali contributed so much for us last season, and we have worked very hard to bring him back to the football club.”
“Norwich meanwhile issued the following statement in relation to Mumba’s departure, as they commented: ” Norwich City can announce that defender Bali Mumba has joined Plymouth Argyle on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
“Mumba spent the 2022/23 season on-loan with the Pilgrims, helping them to the Sky Bet League One title.
“He initially signed for the Canaries in the 2020 summer transfer window from Sunderland, making his first-team debut for the club against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup and going on to make nine appearances in Norwich colours.
“He spent the second half of 2021/22 on loan at Peterborough United before completing his switch to Plymouth on a season-long loan last season.
“All at Norwich City wish Bali the best with his future career.”
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