Norwich City has sacked first team manager Daniel Farke just after the club registered its first victory in the Premier League against fellow promoted team Brentford on Saturday.

The German leaves after more than four years in charge that initially saw him lead Norwich into the top division in 2019 before being instantly relegated.

He won the second-tier Championship title for a second time last season to gain promotion again. It took until the 11th game to win, beating Brentford 2-1 on Saturday but staying in last place.

“Norwich City can confirm that head coach Daniel Farke has left the club with immediate effect,” the Canaries said in a statement on the club’s official website.

The club said that backroom staff members Eddie Riemer, Chris Domogalla, and Christopher John have all also left the club.

 “In continuing to demand the very best for our football club, this decision was not an easy one. I know how determined Daniel and his staff were to succeed at this level, but we feel that now is the right time for a change to give ourselves the best opportunity of retaining our Premier League status,” Sporting director Stuart Webber said in a statement issued by the club.

“All at Norwich City should be forever grateful to Daniel and his staff for the significant role they have played in our journey. They helped deliver two Championship titles, many memorable moments, and they all fully bought into our philosophy and what it means to be part of this football club,” Webber said.

“Daniel and his staff will always be welcome back here. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their hard work and wish them well for the future,” the statement added.