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striker Patrick Bamford has joined Norwich on loan until the end of the
season.
Bamford was with Crystal Palace earlier this season but cut short his
"terrible" loan spell after growing frustrated at a lack of opportunities
under Eagles manager Alan Pardew.
The 22-year-old spent last season with Middlesbrough and was voted
Championship Player of the Year after scoring 17 league goals in 38 matches.
He joined the Eagles in July and scored a pre-season hat-trick but started
only two Capital Cup games and six league appearances from the bench before
quitting the Selhurst Park side in December.
The England U21 player, who signed a new three-year contract at Stamford
Bridge in the summer, will link up with Norwich ahead of Tuesday's clash
with Tottenham.
"I'm really happy to be here, and the sooner I'm able to get involved the
better," said Bamford on Norwich's website.
"That's what I want to do personally, but it's also about helping Norwich to
get the points required to stay in the league."
Canaries boss Alex Neil, who recently strengthened his front line with the
signing of Steven Naismith from Everton, welcomed Bamford's arrival at
Carrow Road.
"Patrick is a player who excelled last season and we are pleased to have the
opportunity to bring him in," said Neil.
"He's a young forward determined to make his way in the game, and adds
competition for us at the top end of the pitch."
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