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Dean Smith is officially unveiled as Norwich City's new head coach with former Aston Villa boss signing two-and-a-half-year deal just eight days after leaving his boyhood club

Norwich City have officially confirmed that Dean Smith is their new head coach, with the former Aston Villa boss having penned a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Smith, 50, left his job at Villa Park just eight days ago but has made an instant return to the Premier League and will be tasked with helping his new side avoid relegation.

As expected, he has been joined at Carrow Road by his long-term assistant head coach Craig Shakespeare.

Norwich City have officially confirmed the appointment of Dean Smith as their new manager

Reacting to his appointment, Smith said: 'It has been a whirlwind seven days, but I'm really pleased to be back and working for Norwich City in the Premier League.