Norwich complete signing of ex-Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland as a free agent

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Norwich have completed the signing of former Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

The 30-year-old moved to Villa Park from Ingolstadt in 2018 and made 38 appearances in all competitions before leaving by mutual consent in October.

Norway international Nyland has now joined Norwich as a free agent, signing a short-term deal until the end of the season.

'I'm really pleased,' he told the club website. 'Finally, the waiting time is over and I'm looking forward to really getting going with Norwich City.

'I've had a lot of offers, but when Norwich came along I wasn't doubtful at all.

'It felt like the right thing to do and I had good talks with the manager and the goalkeeper coach, as well as the sporting director, so it was an easy choice really.'

Tim Krul is Norwich's first-choice goalkeeper, while youngster Daniel Barden previously filled in when several other shot-stoppers were unavailable.

The experienced Michael McGovern is sidelined with a hamstring injury that could prevent him from playing until April, while Aston Oxborough is also out.

Prior to joining Ingolstadt, Nyland previously played for Hodd and Molde in his homeland.

Norwich are currently top of the Championship and are four points clear of their closest challengers Swansea.

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