Norwich City on Tuesday evening completed the signing of teenage sensation with Nigerian blood Akin Famewo from League One leaders Luton Town on an 18-month deal, with the option of a further year.

Central defender Famewo, 20, has made 12 league appearances for Grimsby on loan this season, before a switch back to Kenilworth Road.

Famewo is understood to have initially joined Norwich's Under-23 side.

"I'm just so happy to be here," Famewo told the club website

"I've been wanting to come here for a long time."

"Norwich is where my mum's side of the family are from. It's a big thing for me to be here because since I was young, I was always interested in Norwich and my family are big fans of the club.

" It's a privilege to be here," the youngster enthused in his first interview with the club's website.