"I am excited to join Toronto FC and start a new chapter in my life with my family in Toronto. I am grateful to everyone at the club for their belief in me and all the support throughout the process to make this move possible. From the initial conversations with Toronto FC, what excited me the most about the project was the ambition to be a competitive and winning team."
"The deal will see Toronto pay Norwich a fee of $22 million, which could rise to $27 million if certain incentives are met. The fee currently ranks in the top five that an MLS side has ever paid for an incoming transfer. The highest-ever fee is believed to be the $26m that LAFC paid for Son Heung-Min last summer, which the Sargent move will eclipse if all the incentives are reached."
"Sources tell ESPN that during that meeting, Knapper made comments about Sargent's family. Sargent was seen to be visibly upset by these remarks, and he never played for Norwich again. The breakthrough was finally made in the last few days when the two clubs at last agreed on a price."
Toronto FC completed the acquisition of United States international Josh Sargent from Norwich City for an initial fee of $22 million, with potential add-ons bringing the total to $27 million. This transfer ranks among the top five most expensive signings in MLS history and could surpass LAFC's $26 million Son Heung-Min deal if all incentives are achieved. Sargent expressed enthusiasm about joining Toronto and competing at BMO Field. The transfer concludes a protracted negotiation that began in December, during which tensions escalated when Norwich's sporting director made controversial comments about Sargent's family, leading to his exclusion from the squad. Sargent departs Norwich after recording 55 goals and 15 assists.
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