Norwich City star tipped for exit - teammate says 'he can play at a higher level' | OneFootball

Emiliano Marcondes has tipped Norwich City teammate Pelle Mattsson to play at a higher level than the Championship

Philippe Clement will be able to reshape his Norwich City squad by making new additions in the summer transfer window, but he will also have to deal with some player exits.

Clement has turned the Canaries' fortunes around since replacing Liam Manning in the dugout back in November, and has steered the Carrow Road club to the top half of the Championship.

Norwich had been worried about the threat of relegation under Manning, but have now established themselves as a club who many second-tier observers think will boast promotion credentials next term.

The Canaries defeated Charlton Athletic 1-0 in their last game before the March international break, and consequently sit 10th in the Championship.

Emiliano Marcondes tips Norwich City teammate for Carrow Road exit

Emiliano Marcondes has made 16 Championship appearances for Norwich this season, notching one goal and two assists in the process, although he hasn't featured since their 2-0 defeat to Stoke City on 4 January.

Meanwhile, discussing Canaries teammate and fellow Danish player Pelle Mattsson with Tipsbladet, Marcondes said: "I didn’t know him that well from the Danish league, but he has really surprised me. He fits in very well. I was told he was good on the ball, but I actually think he is an even better pressing player.

"Now I have to be careful what I say, but I think he can play at an even higher level, soon as well. I think there must already be other clubs looking at him. That’s what I think when I watch him play."

Mattsson joined Norwich from Danish club Silkeborg last summer, and was the hero in last Saturday's 1-0 win over Charlton, scoring his first goal in English football.

The 24-year-old has proven himself as a reliable defensive midfielder, featuring in 26 Championship games for the Canaries this term.

Pelle Mattsson may be best served by staying with Norwich City for at least another season

Norwich have won five of their last six league games, which is just one example of the brilliant spells of form they have enjoyed since Clement arrived at Carrow Road.

When the Canaries sacked Manning, they sat second-bottom in the Championship, but they are now 15 points clear of the relegation zone and nine points adrift of the play-offs.

Clement has steered the Norfolk outfit to several impressive results, such as a 5-0 triumph over West Bromwich Albion in January, which they followed up with a 2-1 victory over league leaders Coventry City.

Norwich's resurgence under Clement shows that they could be capable of finishing in the play-off spots, or even the automatic promotion places next season.

Meanwhile, as alluded to by Marcondes, Mattsson has seamlessly adjusted to the demands of Championship football, and is proving himself as one of the top talents in the second tier.

However, this term has marked the 24-year-old's first season in the English game, so he may be best served by staying in the Championship ahead of next season, rather than moving to the Premier League or another top-flight division.

Mattsson's performances this campaign prove that he is likely to be a major asset for Norwich next term, and current form suggests Clement's men have what it takes to launch a promotion bid in 2026/27.