Josh Sargent has formally made the transfer to MLS.
Toronto FC finalized its acquisition of Sargent from English second-tier membership Norwich Metropolis, each golf equipment introduced Friday. Sargent joins the Canadian aspect as a Designated Participant after Toronto FC acquired his rights of first refusal (ROFR) from St. Louis CITY SC.
St. Louis will obtain a complete of $500,000 in Common Allocation Cash (GAM) from TFC ($250,000 in 2026 GAM and $250,000 in 2027 GAM). Toronto FC may additionally should pay a further $225,000 in conditional GAM if sure performance-based metrics are met.
“I’m excited to hitch Toronto FC and begin a brand new chapter in my life with my household in Toronto,” mentioned Sargent. “I’m grateful to everybody on the membership for his or her perception in me and all of the assist all through the method to make this transfer attainable. From the preliminary conversations with Toronto FC, what excited me probably the most concerning the venture was the ambition to be a aggressive and successful workforce. I can’t wait to hit the bottom working and play in entrance of all of the followers at BMO Area.”
Sargent had been out of motion with Norwich Metropolis since January 4. The 26-year-old was neglected of Norwich Metropolis’s FA Cup squad that month after relaying to supervisor Philippe Clement that he could be unavailable for the match resulting from reported curiosity from MLS.
Sargent had beforehand relayed his needs to maneuver again to the US, which later led Clement to demoting him to coaching with Norwich Metropolis’s U-21’s as punishment for lacking the FA Cup win over Walsall.
The Missouri native initially joined Norwich Metropolis in 2021 from Werder Bremen and has scored 56 objectives in 157 appearances for the membership in all competitions. He scored eight objectives and added three assists in 24 appearances this season at Carrow Street.
Toronto FC suffered a Week 1 defeat to FC Dallas and can journey to Canadian rivals Vancouver Whitecaps tonight in MLS play.