GOALKEEPER Angus Gunn described as a “dream come true” his return to Norwich City after his exit from Saints was confirmed.

The 25-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year contract at Carrow Road having signed for a reported £5.5million from St Mary’s, with add-ons meaning the move could rise to £10m.

Gunn joined Saints for £10m from Manchester City in July 2018, following a successful loan spell with the Canaries.

He went on to play 30 times in all competitions for the south coast side, conceding 52 times and keeping eight clean sheets.

But having grown up in Norfolk as a Norwich City fan, the former England under-21 international admitted his delight in getting the deal completed.

Speaking to canaries.co.uk, Gunn said: “It’s a dream come true.

“When I came back on loan, that was something I really wanted to do but it wasn’t permanent.

“Now, coming back as a permanent signing feels more real and I can’t wait to see a full Carrow Road, hopefully at the start of the season.

“I can’t wait to see that atmosphere and be there for the first game of the season.”

Gunn played in goal during Saints’ infamous 9-0 home defeat to Leicester City at St Mary’s in October 2019 – a game which would be his final league appearance for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men.

He would go on to play three more times in the FA Cup – his final appearance for Saints came in a 3-2 defeat at Tottenham on February 5, 2020.

Gunn was loaned out to Stoke City in the Championship last season, where he featured 15 times and kept six clean sheets.

A post on Saints’ website read: “The club would like to thank Angus for his service and wish him all the very best for the future.”

Asked whether the plan had always been to look for a move away from Saints this summer, the goalkeeper replied: “There wasn’t really a plan.

“My old club wasn't looking to have me back, so we had a few conversations over the past year and obviously I know a lot of the staff here, so I’m delighted to get the deal done and I’m really looking forward to coming back.”

Gunn has played 22 times in the Premier League, all of his appearances coming during his time at Saints.

But he believes his time spent at England’s elite level can help as part of the setup with Daniel Farke’s promoted Canaries.

He added: “When I first went to Southampton, I had to bide my time and by the end of the season I thought I’d done a good job and helped them stay in the league.

“Hopefully, there will be many more players coming in (at Norwich) this summer.

“I want to add something to the group, make bonds with everyone and make sure we’re a strong team.”

Gunn could feature against Saints when they host Hasenhuttl’s side on November 20, before an away trip to St Mary’s is scheduled for February 26.