Bertrand joins Norwich

Last updated : 04 January 2008 By Dave Moore
Ryan Bertrand has signed for Norwich City on loan. The youngster recently penned a long term deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge but he sees this opportunity as the next step in his development. He made a total of 22 appearances for the Latics before his loan spell ended at Elland Road in Athletic's 1-3 win.

Norwich boss Glenn Roeder said, "We have been following Ryan at Oldham and we've been very impressed. We believe he can step up to the
Championship and help us to pick up as many points as we can."

Bertrand commented, "I'm really looking forward to playing for such a big club as Norwich City. I knew Norwich had been looking at me over the last month or so and once I heard they wanted me having only come back from my loan at Oldham yesterday, then I was straight up here. It's brilliant to get a chance to play here and I see it as the next stage of my career."