Norwich City chief David McNally says Chris Hughton drove new contract talks with Grant Holt.
The striker penned a new deal after a summer of transfer speculation.
On the change of heart over a new three-year deal for skipper Grant Holt, McNally said: "Chris (Hughton) was clear from day one that Grant Holt was a big part of his NCFC plans. From here, we agreed a new contract in a matter of days."