Norwich City are delighted to announce the appointment of Johannes Hoff Thorup as the club’s new head coach.
The highly-rated coach has completed a move from Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjælland, after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.
Thorup has signed a three-year contract and will be joined by assistant head coach Glen Riddersholm, who was most recently head coach of Swedish top-flight side IFK Norrköping.
Speaking to canaries.co.uk, Thorup said: “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.
“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.”
Thorup had been in charge of FC Nordsjælland since January 2023, where he continued the club’s tradition of progressing its youth players into the first-team set-up.
He also has experience in European competition, with FC Nordsjælland progressing to the group stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League during the 2023/24 campaign.
Thorup’s affiliation with FC Nordsjælland dates back to 2015, when he first held the role of youth coach, before stepping up to first-team assistant head coach in 2021.
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.”
Welcome to Norwich City, Johannes and Glen!