City Striker Sargent to Join Toronto FC in £20M Transfer
City striker Josh Sargent is set to join Toronto FC in a £20 million transfer deal. The US international’s move has been finalized after months of negotiations between the two clubs.
Transfer Details
Sargent has received permission to travel to the United States to complete his medical examination and finalize personal terms with Toronto. Initial discussions began over two months ago, with the Canaries initially rejecting Toronto’s first offer.
Financial Aspects
- Final transfer fee: £20 million
- Initial agreed fee: £15.5 million
- Previous valuation: £22 million
Sargent’s Current Situation
The 26-year-old striker has not played for Norwich City since indicating his desire to explore transfer opportunities. Reports suggest he is dealing with “transfer distractions,” which led to his absence during an FA Cup match against Walsall.
Performance and Team Dynamics
Since missing the FA Cup match on January 11, Sargent has been training away from the first team. This follows disciplinary action from the Canaries due to his absence. During his time away, fellow players Jovon Makama and Mohamed Toure have stepped up to fill the gap in the squad.
Toronto FC’s Context
Toronto FC is looking to make a stronger showing this season after finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference last year. Their new campaign kicks off at home against FC Dallas in the early hours of Sunday morning, UK time.
Future Outlook
With the MLS transfer window open until March 26, Sargent’s transfer is timely for both him and Toronto FC. US media reports indicate that Sargent is eager to return home with his young family, making this transfer particularly significant.
Norwich City’s head coach, Philippe Clement, will address the media concerning team matters during his pre-Birmingham City press conference scheduled for Friday afternoon.
