Toronto FC has finalized the signing of United States Men’s National Team forward Josh Sargent in a blockbuster deal announced Friday.
The 26-year-old striker joins the MLS club from Norwich City of England’s EFL Championship in a transaction valued at as much as $27 million, marking one of the most expensive signings in league history.
Sargent will take up a designated player position and has committed to the club through the 2030-31 season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Josh to Toronto FC as a foundational piece of what we have been building here at the club since last summer,” general manager Jason Hernandez said. “He brings high-level experience in some of the strongest leagues in the world and an international pedigree at just 26 years old. He is a proven goalscorer, with a winning mentality and the intelligence that will lead our attack for years to come.”
During his professional career, Sargent tallied 71 goals and 24 assists across 240 appearances between Norwich (2021-25) and German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen (2018-21).
The Canadian club secured his rights by purchasing his right of first refusal from St. Louis City for as much as $725,000 in general allocation money.
“I am excited to join Toronto FC and start a new chapter in my life with my family in Toronto,” Sargent said. “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. I can’t wait to hit the ground running and play in front of all the fans at BMO Field.”
On the international stage, Sargent has netted five goals in 29 appearances for the United States national team.
Toronto kicked off their 2026 MLS campaign with a 3-2 defeat to FC Dallas last Saturday. The club travels to face the Vancouver Whitecaps this Saturday evening.
