Oliver Norwood says Fulham's passing style made loan decision easy

Oliver Norwood says Fulham’s passing style of football made it an easy decision to join the club.

The Northern Ireland midfielder has moved on a season’s loan after helping Brighton win promotion to the Premier League.

Norwood said: “I’m just delighted to be here. Having come up against Fulham in the past two seasons, the football they have played suits my style and the way I like to play football."

Fulham finished in the Championship play-offs last season and won a reputation for playing expansive football under Slavisa Jokanovic, scoring 85 goals.

They lost in to Reading at the semi-final stage, but Norwood hopes to record back-to-back promotions after a successful year at the Amex Stadium.

He added: “Once I knew of the interest, I was desperate to get it done and I am very happy to be here.”

The 26-year-old, a graduate of the Manchester United academy, joined Brighton last summer and played 37 times in their promotion campaign, starting 16 Championship games.