Callum Doyle, a defender for Norwich City on loan from Manchester City, has shown promise thus far in his career and could develop into a top player under Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Following last season’s play-off semi-final loss to Leeds United, the Canaries parted ways with David Wagner and hired Hoff Thorup this summer. Following the arrival of left-back Ben Chrisene from Aston Villa and center-back Jose Cordoba from Levski Soifa, Doyle is the third player the Danish head coach has brought in since taking over at Carrow Road. The 20-year-old, who can play center back or left back, will bolster Norwich’s defensive options in front of a season in which they hope to make another push for promotion in the Championship.
With his professional accomplishments to date, Doyle has the potential to be an excellent player for Norwich during his brief stay in Norfolk. In Denmark, Hoff Thorup became well-known for his entertaining style of football, possession-based build-up play, and his Nordsjaelland team’s ability to score goals. After being appointed by Norwich, Alexander Riget—the man who recruited him for Nordsjælland—discussed his playing style in an interview with Sky Sports. Doyle played for a Leicester team that finished second in the Championship in terms of average possession and second in terms of goals scored. He also played for Manchester City in the preseason under Pep Guardiola after coming through the academy.
In addition to having the most goals scored in the Premier League last season, City also led the league in terms of average possession. The young player will have learned a lot playing in systems such to the one Hoff Thorup is sure to use at Carrow Road during his time with Guardiola and during his stint at Leicester. When he steps onto the Canaries field, he ought to be able to rapidly adjust to his new side and start contributing right away.
Doyle has previously experienced loan success.
Even though Doyle is only 20 years old, this will be his third loan stint at the Championship level and his fourth stint away from Manchester City. Before the 2021/22 season, he made his first move away from The Etihad, committing to Sunderland before to their League One promotion-winning season. He played in the Mackems’ play-off final triumph over Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley, making 44 appearances for the team.
He moved up into the second tier the next season, joining Coventry City. He was a vital member of Mark Robins’ team, making it to the Championship play-off final and starting the Sky Blues’ penalty-filled home loss to Luton Town. Despite missing a few months of the previous season due to injury, Doyle played on loan at Leicester City and contributed to the Foxes’ Championship title triumph.
