Emmanuel Adegboyega: Walsall sign Norwich City defender on loan
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Emmanuel Adegboyega was signed by Norwich from League of Ireland side Drogheda United
Walsall have signed Norwich City defender Emmanuel Adegboyega on loan for the rest of the season.
Adegboyega, 20, joined the Canaries last summer from League of Ireland side Drogheda United on a "long-term" deal.
He is eligible to play in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Southampton.
"We're really pleased to have Emmanuel in the building. Manny is one we looked to sign at the start of the season, before he made his move to Norwich," said Saddlers boss Mat Sadler.
"He brings competition for places in a backline that is doing really well at the moment, but Manny will bring different skills and different abilities to that department."
Adegboyega, who is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Canaries, is Walsall's first official January transfer window signing.
But he is the Saddlers' second new arrival inside a week following the signing of Adegboyega's former Drogheda team-mate Evan Weir.
"It's a great move for me and I'm very happy to be here. I felt like it was time for me to step out of my comfort zone and go out on loan," Adegboyega said.
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