Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp joins Norwich City on season-long loan

Outgoing: Oliver Skipp will spend the season on loan at Norwich City.
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Joe Krishnan17 August 2020

Tottenham have confirmed midfielder Oliver Skipp has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old was at Norwich's training ground on Monday morning to complete a medical and agree personal terms with the Canaries.

He will now link up with Daniel Farke's side for the new Championship campaign following their relegation from the Premier League.

The England Under-21 international opted for a move to Carrow Road despite interest from newly-promoted Fulham, as well as Bundesliga sides Wolfsburg and Arminia Bielefeld, because he wants to play regular first-team football.

It is understood there were also offers from from Championship clubs Huddersfield and Reading, and Trabzonspor in Turkey.

"I’m delighted to sign for Norwich. It’s a club that’s looking to go places," Skipp told Norwich's official website.

"This season is a big one for the club and we’ll be looking to get back into the Premier League.

“I spoke to [Norwich full-back] Max Aarons before coming and he only said positive things about the club. Knowing a few of the boys will help me settle in, so I’m really looking forward to getting started.

“I haven’t played as much football as I’d want but this is a massive opportunity and hopefully I’ll show the fans that I’m capable of taking it.”

Skipp, who made his Tottenham debut under Mauricio Pochettino in the EFL Cup against West Ham in October 2018, has gone on to make 23 appearances for the club.