England-Ghana defender Lloyd Ofori-Manteaw begins Millwall U21 career

Lloyd Ofori-Manteaw has joined Millwall U21 from Norwich U21 on a free transfer, giving the England and Ghana centre-back a new start after three years within Norwichs academy system.

The 19-year-old defender completed the move on 1 September 2026 and becomes a Millwall Under-21 player after leaving Norwichs development squad. No contract length has been announced.

Ofori-Manteaw spent the 2025-26 season registered with Norwich U21 and also had a spell with Lowestoft. He joined Lowestoft on loan on 15 October 2025 before returning to Norwich U21 on 22 December.

His previous development at Norwich included progression from the clubs youth side to the Under-18s and then the Under-21s. He made 47 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League, scoring four goals, while also featuring three times in the FA Youth Cup and providing one assist.

Ofori-Manteaw recorded three appearances in Premier League 2 and played once in the Premier League International Cup Under-21 competition during his time in Norwichs senior academy pathway. His recorded playing role is centre-back.

The move to Millwall follows a period in which Ofori-Manteaw gained experience across several levels of youth football, including his loan spell at Lowestoft. He now joins a Millwall U21 side competing in the clubs development structure.

Born on 3 March 2007, Ofori-Manteaw is eligible to represent both England and Ghana. His move also marks the latest step in a club career that began with Norwichs youth set-up in 2023, followed by progression to the Under-18s in July 2023 and the Under-21s two years later.

At Norwich, he accumulated 2,947 minutes across his 47 Under-18 Premier League appearances. He also played 270 minutes in the FA Youth Cup and made a further 40 minutes of Premier League 2 football.

Millwall have secured Ofori-Manteaw without a transfer fee, with the defenders arrival formally recorded on 1 September 2026.