Toronto FC Acquires Josh Sargent from Norwich for $22M

Toronto FC has agreed to a transfer deal with Norwich City to acquire U.S. men's national team striker Josh Sargent, in a move that could set a new record for the most expensive incoming American player in Major League Soccer history. The 26-year-old forward, who has been sidelined at the English Championship club amid tensions over his desire to leave, is expected to join the Canadian side for a base fee of around 22 million, with performance-based add-ons potentially pushing the total to 27 million.

The agreement, reported on Friday, ends a months-long saga that began in early January when Sargent made himself unavailable for an FA Cup match against Walsall to force a move. He cited personal reasons, including a desire to return closer to home for his family, and expressed frustration after a meeting with Norwich officials. The club responded by excluding him from first-team activities and assigning him to train with the under-21 squad, where he has remained for the past eight games. Norwich, who sit 17th in the Championship, had initially insisted Sargent was not for sale, as his contract runs through 2028. However, they relented after Toronto met their valuation.