Norwich City have appointed Johannes Hoff Thorup as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

The Canaries have been looking for a successor to David Wagner after he was sacked following their play-off semi-final defeat to Leeds United.

Norwich have now moved for Thorup, who joins from Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjælland, paying a compensation fee for his serices.

The 35-year-old is joined by assistant Glen Riddersholm, who was most recently head coach of Swedish top-flight side IFK Norrkoping.

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“I'm excited, I hope that the supporters are excited as well. I hope that we can create something together, it's so important that they are proud of the team," he said.

“I feel the connection with the people, the club and the city. Everyone I have met with so far is so humble, nice and easy-going.

“I have my ideas and I have my principles in the way that we are going to play, but I am also here to listen to some of the good stuff that has already been done. I have to make sure that I am very clear that this is something that we do together and everyone has to have that feeling.”

Sporting director Ben Knapper said: “We’re delighted to welcome both Johannes and Glen to Norwich City.

“After a thorough and robust process, Johannes stood out amongst an incredible shortlist of candidates.

“Through all of our interactions, it was clear that Johannes aligns perfectly with our vision and values. He is a proven developer, with a clear and demonstrable playing style.

“We believe that Johannes will be the perfect fit for the next stage of our new and exciting journey.”

Norwich's aims will be to earn another top-six finish, though their squad may need some refreshing in the transfer window. Gabriel Sara, Josh Sargent and Jon Rowe could leave the club, leaving big holes to fill at Carrow Road.

Burnley, Sunderland and Hull City are the only Championship clubs without a manager in position for the new season. Tim Walter is still expected to join the Black Cats whilst the Clarets lost Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich.