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Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden is 'absolutely delighted' to sign a season-long loan deal with Norwich as Dean Smith praises his 'excellent technical and ball-winning qualities'

Isaac Hayden has signed for Norwich on a season-long loan deal from Newcastle.

The 27-year-old has played over 150 games for the Magpies as a defensive midfielder but was absent for much of last season with an injury.

Speaking to Canaries.co.uk, Hayden said: 'I am absolutely delighted. This is a fantastic club. Everything is well run, it has got a good infrastructure and the stadium and the fan base is great.

Isaac Hayden will be hoping for a repeat of his 2017 Championship win with Newcastle

'I am here to try to help the team get back to the Premier League. The facilities at the training ground are great and changed significantly from when I have visited before.