Norwich City have officially confirmed that manager Paul Lambert has handed in his letter of resignation.
The Scottish tactician, who has guided the Canaries from League One to the Premier League over the past three seasons, is now expected to take the vacant post at Aston Villa.
"We have fought hard to keep Paul at Norwich and have not accepted his resignation whilst discussions with another club are taking place.
"However, whatever happens, we want to place on record our sincere gratitude for everything Paul has done for the club over the last three fantastic seasons.
"When Paul joined us in August 2009 were in 66th position in the English football pyramid and the club was on the brink of financial meltdown.
"Today we are a Barclays Premier League football club, on a financially sound footing and with a stadium full to capacity.
"Discussions with Paul throughout the last few days have been professional and amicable. Paul has already earned his place in Norwich City Football Club history and, no matter what happens, will always have a friendly welcome at Carrow Road.""The club regrets to confirm that Paul Lambert has offered his resignation from his position as Norwich City manager," read a statement released on the club's official website.
