Norwich City has successfully acquired the services of Jovon Makama from Lincoln for £1.2 million.
Norwich City has bolstered its squad with the addition of 21-year-old forward Jovon Makama, as part of the club's rebuilding efforts under new head coach Liam Manning. The striker has signed a three-year contract with Norwich City, with an option for an additional two years.
Makama, who started his football journey with Derby County's youth academy, joined Lincoln City in 2020 and has since made a significant impact at the club. His career statistics, which are detailed from his time at Lincoln City, show a steady progression. In the 2022/23 season, he made 12 appearances, scoring one goal. The following season, he increased his appearances to 40, scoring three times. The 2024/25 season saw his most prolific performance yet, with 45 appearances, 11 goals, and 6 assists.
The transfer of Makama from Lincoln City sets a new record for the club, surpassing the £750,000 received for Ethan Erhahon. The fee for Makama stands at £1.2 million, making it the highest transfer fee ever received by Lincoln City in League One.
Makama's arrival at Carrow Road comes in response to the departures of forwards Borja Sainz to Porto and Jonathan Rowe to Marseille. The young striker did not participate in Lincoln's 2-0 victory over Reading in their opening league game last Saturday due to ongoing transfer negotiations.
Before joining Norwich City in 2022, Makama had minimal senior career statistics available, suggesting he was an emerging player at that time without significant first-team achievements recorded publicly. However, his career achievements and statistics notably began to develop during and after his time associated with Norwich City and especially at Lincoln City, where he gained regular first-team experience and contributed goals and assists.
Makama made his debut for Lincoln City at the age of 18. In his time at the club, he has scored 15 goals in 97 matches. Norwich City's first match of the Championship campaign is a home match against Millwall on August 9. Makama is expected to make his debut for the Canaries in the upcoming season.
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[1] Data sourced from Lincoln City's official website
- Jovon Makama, known for his impressive career progression in European leagues, notably in Lincoln City, has joined the Premier League's Norwich City, a signing that represents a significant boost for the club.
- As the young striker prepares to don the Norwich City colors, fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming performances in the Championship, with the first match against Millwall scheduled for August 9.
