Norwich confirm goalkeeper Dan Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer

Wishing Dan Barden a safe and speedy recovery

Norwich City have confirmed that goalkeeper Dan Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 20-year old had been on loan at Scottish side Livingston, but will now spend a period of time away from the game to focus on a full recovery. In a statement on the official Norwich City website, Barden said: “It has been a very difficult and challenging period, but the support of my family, friends and colleagues has helped get me through the last few weeks. “I can’t thank the medical departments at both Norwich and Livingston enough, as well as everyone at the Royal Marsden Hospital. The speed at which everything has moved has been crazy, but everyone has been absolutely brilliant with me. Both Daniel Farke and the Livingston manager, David Martindale, have also been very supportive. “The initial diagnosis was a real shock for me, but the positive thing is that we’ve caught it early and the prognosis and next steps have all been positive. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1450038949938880514?s=20 “I’m optimistic and have a positive mindset. I’m confident that I’ll be able to beat it and that I’ll be back out there doing what I love soon. “I’d like to thank everyone around me for their support. I know that the coming period will be challenging and would ask for privacy for me and my family at this stage. Where possible, I’ll do what I can to update on my progress. “Thank you once again for the support. See everyone soon.” https://twitter.com/LiviFCOfficial/status/1450039406782554118 Meanwhile Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber wished the youngster the best as Barden now begins to prepare for treatment. He said: “Everyone at Norwich City wishes Dan a speedy recovery. Our love and thoughts are with him and his family as he starts this latest challenge in his life. “Dan is part of our family and we look out for our own. He knows we are with him every step of the way. “The care and attention Dan has had so far has been top class. We thank everyone who has looked out for him and we are grateful for Livingston for acting on Dan’s symptoms and alerting us. “We can’t wait to welcome Dan back to Carrow Road and the Lotus Training Centre.” Barden is a Norwich and Wales Under-21 international who had been on loan at Livingston in the Cinch Scottish Premiership this season where he made one appearance in the Scottish League cup. Related links: 

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