Isaac Hayden will return to Newcastle United this summer after a disappointing season-long loan at Norwich City. The Magpies midfielder said his goodbyes on Tyneside before the 2022/23 campaign, dropping down to the Championship on a temporary basis after missing out on Eddie Howe's 25-man Premier League squad last season.
Despite the fact Hayden only departed Newcastle on loan, the 28-year-old thought it was likely he had played his final game in black and white due to a 'performance clause' in the deal. Norwich, who last season suffered relegation from the Premier League, would sign Hayden permanently should they achieve an instant return to the top flight.
Norwich, however, endured a disappointing campaign, finishing 13th in the league. Hayden missed a huge chunk of the season with a knee injury and issued an emotional farewell to the club on Instagram this week.
