Ex-Huddersfield Town manager appointed at Championship promotion rivals of Sheffield United and Middlesbrough

The 51-year-old enjoyed great success in the Championship with Huddersfield as he guided the club into the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in 2017. After securing the club’s top-flight status the following season, he left his position in January 2019.

He has went on to manage Schalke 04 in Germany and Young Boys in Switzerland. Wagner will be joined at Norwich by assistant head coach, Christoph Bühler, and Andrew Hughes, who will take up the role of first team coach.

Wagner said: “This is a very special and proud moment for me. To be here, back in England, as the head coach of Norwich City is a huge honour. I’ve very pleased with what I have seen so far. We now have to look forward and work extremely hard.

“This is a new challenge for us all. Will it be easy? No. We have to leave what has happened in the past behind. If we want success, we have to be together. Together as a group of players, backroom staff and supporters.”

Sporting director Stuart Webber said: “We’re delighted that David and his staff have agreed to join the club.

“After speaking with David, who is someone I’ve known for a long time, he quickly became the outstanding candidate. His knowledge of our squad, vision, idea around football and working style is something that clearly aligns with our short, medium and long-term goals.

“We know we need to get to work and produce some positive performances. As always, results will follow if the performances are there. We’d all like to welcome David and his staff to the club, in what I’m sure will be a successful period for Norwich City.

“We’d also like to thank the Football Association for their prompt assistance in providing the relevant Governing Body Endorsements, and to the Home Office for processing the work permits so efficiently.”