Norwich City have confirmed that Louis Thompson has completed a season-long loan move to Shrewsbury.
Twitter: Louis Thompson has joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season! #ncfc
Best of luck, Louis! ? (@NorwichCityFC)
He is eligible to play for the League One club this weekend, after playing in just one pre-season match for Norwich over the summer.
Following the news, some fans took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the move…
James thinks it’s a good transfer…
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC cracking loan if he stays fit (@VrancicFC)
Diane has wished him the best of luck!
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC Good luck Louis ? (@dianencfcfan)
Michael thinks Shrewsbury have a gem!
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC If he keeps fit he’s such a great player, shrews have got a gem there, god I hope he stays fit! (@Cbacbacbaaaaaaa)
This user thinks he could have been sent to play at Championship level.
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC Wow thought he could at least play championship level! Hope he can stay fit and get a solid season in him (@pukkiFUT)
Will Thompson be in the first-team in the future?
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC Wise move. He’ll go nowhere with @NorwichCityFC until he sorts out his fitness issues. Hope to see him back in the future. (@stuffiwrote)
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After struggling with injuries throughout his time with Norwich, is this the perfect chance for Thompson to revive his career?
Absolutely. If he can stay fit, he will have the opportunity to play regular football at a decent level, potentially pushing for promotion – as Ben Godfrey did at Shrewsbury in the 2017/18 campaign.
The defensive midfielder joined Norwich from Swindon in 2014, but has only mustered 16 first-team appearances for the club – eight of which came last season.
Thompson will now be hoping to avoid injuries and make himself a regular in Sam Rickett’s starting XI, potentially with the view to coming back and fighting for a spot in Norwich’s squad next summer – if they are in the Premier League or the Championship.
There is no doubting his quality, after he impressed at the start of last season in a holding midfield role for Daniel Farke. His ability to cover ground across the middle of the pitch, whilst also being able to bomb forward and create chances, make him a valuable asset when fit.
