Norwich confirm legend Teemu Pukki will LEAVE at end of season after five years as he targets new transfer ‘challenge’

NORWICH have revealed fan favourite Teemu Pukki will leave the club at the end of the season.

The Canaries forward, 33, has scored 88 goals in 204 games for the Norfolk side, helping them secure two promotions since arriving from Brondby in 2018.

But now the Finland international has confirmed he will depart in the summer in search of a new challenge.

Speaking to the club website, he said: “This has not been an easy decision because of what Norwich City means and has done for me.

“I’ve loved my time with this great club, but considering the stage of my career, and I know I have a few more years in me, I’m keen for another new experience.

“I have some amazing memories from my time here, with so many ups and downs. The two promotions were amazing.

“These five years have probably been the best of my career, both from a professional and personal perspective. I don’t think anyone believed it would go as well as it has. This club and city will always have a special place in my heart.

“This club means so much to me. I think back to when I signed here, it was such an easy club to settle in at. I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I will miss the whole club. The people around the place, players and support staff are amazing.

“I feel I have a special relationship with Norwich and our supporters. I’ve always had a positive feeling from them. I hope I help give them one final gift with a few goals and a positive end to the season.”

Norwich are still in the hunt for promotion this season as they seek an immediate return to the Premier League.

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They sit seventh in the Championship, four points adrift of the play-off places with seven games remaining.

And Pukki, who was linked with a move to Manchester United back in 2020, is adamant he will put every ounce of energy into trying to secure a third promotion with Norwich.

He added: “Obviously, there is still a lot riding on these final few games.

“All my focus is on this season and doing everything we can to achieve success. We know we can still achieve our targets.”