Norwich City have appointed FC Nordsjaelland manager Johannes Hoff Thorup as their new head coach on a three-year contract.

The 35-year-old Dane replaces David Wagner, who was sacked following the Canaries’ 4-0 defeat by Leeds United in the Championship play-offs.

Norwich finished sixth in the table under Wagner and his replacement will prepare the Carrow Road club for a third successive season in England’s second tier.

Thorup has been in charge of Danish top-flight side Nordsjaelland since January 2023, having been promoted from his role as assistant coach.

“I’m excited, I hope that the supporters are excited as well,” Thorup told the club website., external

“I hope that we can create something together, it’s so important that they are proud of the team.