FORMER Colchester United defender Danny Batth is a free agent this summer after being released by Norwich City.

The 33-year-old, who played for the U's on loan from Wolves between July 2009 and August 2010, is one of a number of players to be released by the Canaries following the completion of their Championship season.

Writing on social media, Batth said: 'Thankyou Norwich It’s been a privilage to play for the club & I appreciate all your support this season!

'We ultimately fell short after reaching the playoffs but it has been a new experience & I look forward to what is next'

 

Batth arrived at Colchester in the summer of 2009, having been signed on a season-long loan from Wolves.

At 18 years old, the centre-half was handed his professional debut by Aidy Boothroyd in the U's 2-0 win over Hartlepool United.

He went on to make 18 appearances for the U's before returning to Wolves where he enjoyed a stellar career, playing more than 200 games at Molineux over a ten-year period.

 

Since leaving Wolves in January 2019, Batth played for Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Sunderland before joining Norwich last summer.

Batth made 18 league and cup appearances for the Canaries, in the 2023-24 season.