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Jordan Rhodes joins Norwich City on loan

have completed the signing of striker on a season long loan deal from .

The 28-year-old made his name at , where he found the net 87 goals in 143 games at the John ‘s Stadium, which earned him a move to in 2012.

Rhodes continued to impress at Ewood Park, scoring 83 times before he was signed by on a dramatic transfer deadline day in Janurary 2016.

During his time at both Middlesbrough and Sheffield , the striker struggled to hit the heights of earlier years but he will be hopeful that a move to Carrow Road will herald a return to form.

The striker told ‘s official club website, “The move took its time in the end but now that it’s finally happened, it’s a real pleasure to be here.

“It’s a fantastic club with a great fanbase and if I play a few games this season, it will be a pleasure to do so.

“I’m looking forward to getting settled and starting up and playing a few games with the team. I’m really looking forward to pulling on the yellow and green jersey.

“It’s a sell-out every week and there are a few familiar faces here that I already know. They’ve made me feel really welcome already.

“I’m really looking forward to settling into the area, getting to know everyone and really taking in the local surroundings.”

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