 Safri became popular among the Norwich fans towards the end of the 2004–05 campaign and during the 2005–06 season following a series of impressive performances.He scored a 40-yard strike against Newcastle United in April 2005 during the team's fight against relegation from the Premiership.Safri was linked with a move to Feyenoord in the summer of 2005, but stayed at Carrow Road.