Villa have also moved fast to find the 50-year-old’s replacement, appointing Steven Gerrard on a three-and-a-half-year deal on Wednesday.
Norwich are set to be Smith’s fourth job in management after spells at Walsall and Brentford before becoming Villa boss in 2018.
Smith, who supported Villa as a boy, sent a message to the club’s supporters after his dismissal.
“To be appointed the Head Coach of Aston Villa, the club I supported throughout my childhood, was and remains something I am extremely proud of,” said Smith.
source: express.co.uk