The Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung reports that American striker Josh Sargent’s return to be Bundesliga will be confirmed shortly. Norwich City will sell the 28-times-capped USMNT international to VfL Wolfsburg for €16m. Sargent cost the Canaries €9.5m back in August of 2021.
Sargent came up through the Werder Bremen ranks and netted 11 Bundesliga goals in 70 top flight appearances for the Hanseaten between 2018 and 2021. The O’Fallon-native – dubbed the “Missouri Marvel” by some commentators – nevertheless didn’t see his career take off until he moved to the Isle.
Sargent has now scored 48 goals in 133 competitive appearances for Norwich. His estimated market value has doubled from €8m to €16m. Sargent last appeared for Bremen on matchday two of the 2021/22 2. Bundesliga campaign. He grabbed a brace in Bremen’s victory over Düsseldorf that day.
Getting back to the Bundesliga might enhance Sargent’s USMNT prospects. Despite the fact that he’s done well for Norwich in the EFL Championship, the now 25-year-old has earned only eight USMNT caps in the four years since he made the move to Norfolk.
GGFN | Peter Weis
