Norwich City have confirmed the appointment of David Wagner as their new head coach. 

The German-born coach succeeds Dean Smith as the Canaries' boss and has agreed terms on a 12-month rolling contract.

Long-term assistant head coach Christoph Buhler has also joined Norwich having served alongside Wagner for the last six years at Huddersfield, Schalke and Young Boys. 

Andy Hughes, former loans manager, becomes a first team coach. Hughes worked with the duo previously at Huddersfield. 

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City parted company with Smith and his coaches Craig Shakespeare and Liam Bramley on December 27. Talks with Wagner have been ongoing since his departure. 

“This is a very special and proud moment for me. To be here, back in England, as the head coach of Norwich City is a huge honour," said Wagner, speaking to the club's official site.

“This is a new challenge for us all. Will it be easy? No. We have to leave what has happened in the past behind. If we want success, we have to be together. Together as a group of players, backroom staff and supporters.”