Norwich City reportedly approaches Somali coach Fatah Abdirahman for Assistant Manager role

Norwich City has reportedly set its sights on Fatah Abdirahman, an emerging coaching talent in Denmark, to join their coaching staff as assistant manager under Danish head coach Johannas Hoff Thorup. The approach is seen as part of Norwich’s broader strategy to infuse new energy and fresh perspectives into their coaching setup, as the club looks to make strides both domestically and in future campaigns.

Fatah Abdirahman is currently serving as an assistant coach at Randers FC, a team in Denmark's top flight, and has quickly earned a reputation as one of the brightest young coaches in the country. Recognized for his tactical acumen and player development skills, Fatah has been named by many football insiders as one of the most promising up-and-coming coaches in Denmark. His rise through the coaching ranks at a relatively young age has not gone unnoticed, with several clubs reportedly keeping tabs on his progress.

Norwich City’s Approach

According to sources, Norwich City made a formal approach to Abdirahman, offering a competitive package designed to entice the Danish coach to move to England. The role would have seen him take up the position of assistant manager to Johannas Hoff Thorup, who himself is relatively new to the helm at Carrow Road. The offer was reportedly quite lucrative, underlining Norwich’s commitment to bring in talented coaching staff to aid their quest for success in the Championship and beyond.

The proposed deal would have represented a significant career step for Fatah, giving him the opportunity to test himself at a higher level in English football, one of the most competitive leagues in the world. However, despite the attractive offer, Abdirahman has reportedly declined Norwich’s approach for the time being.

In a surprising decision, Fatah Abdirahman has opted to remain with Randers FC rather than pursue the opportunity in England. Sources close to the coach suggest that while the Norwich City offer was tempting, Fatah feels that the timing is not right for such a move. Instead, he has chosen to stay in Denmark, continuing his work with Randers, where he believes he has unfinished business.

SOMALI COACH 🇸🇴⚽️ FATAH ABDIRAHMAN HAS REJECTED AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE ASSISTANT MANAGER OF NORWICH IN ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP! HE IS STILL OPEN TO BECOMING SOMALIA HEAD COACH 🇸🇴⚽️ CAN SFF GET HIM? pic.twitter.com/6QWrgWDj3C

— SOMALI ATHLETE (@SomaliAthlete) October 3, 2024

Fatah’s decision could be influenced by a number of factors, including his desire to further establish himself in Danish football before making the leap to a foreign league. Some speculate that he may be waiting for an opportunity that aligns more closely with his long-term career goals, potentially at a bigger club or in a head coach role.