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Wolfsburg before mega transfer: Josh Sargent should come!
VfL Wolfsburg is about to sign Josh Sargent. The US international could join the team in Weimarer Land.
Wolfsburg before mega transfer: Josh Sargent should come!
VfL Wolfsburg are facing an exciting transfer that could bring US international Josh Sargent back to the Bundesliga from Norwich City. According to OneFootball, talks between the two clubs are already in full swing and Sargent himself has expressed interest in a move to Wolfsburg.
The transfer fee for the 24-year-old attacker is estimated at around 21 million pounds (approx. 25 million euros), although German media tend to report lower amounts. Sargent, who has scored an impressive 44 goals in 98 competitive games over the last three seasons in the Championship, could ideally travel to the training camp in Weimarer Land this Sunday, where the team will also take part in the Volkswagen Sachsen Cup.
Wolfsburg's active transfer strategy
Due to the departure of several players, VfL has an acute need for action in attack. Sargent's contract with Norwich runs until 2028, strengthening the English club's negotiating position, but Wolfsburg are willing to pay a high transfer fee to sign the talented striker. Completing the transfer would catapult Sargent into the top ten most expensive USMNT players in history, according to Transfermarkt.
For Sargent, who originally signed for Werder Bremen as a teenager in 2018, this news is particularly exciting. His time in the Bundesliga started slowly, but in recent seasons he has shown that he is thriving as a goalscorer in the Championship. After a rocky start at Norwich with just two goals in the Premier League, his performance improved significantly, posting impressive goalscoring figures: 13, 16 and 15 goals in the last three seasons.
Competition in the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is currently seeing a host of talented American players fighting for the spot. Names like Gio Reyna and Joe Scally are also active in Germany and show that American talent is increasingly being heard. This development not only underlines the growth of football in the USA, but also the increasing attractiveness of the Bundesliga for young players. In this competitive environment, Sargent could play a key role for Wolfsburg, especially after the dismissal of head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl.
Wolfsburg is not alone in looking for talent. Other clubs in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have also bolstered their lineups with American players, including John Brooks and Santiago Castañeda. This shows that American players are increasingly gaining a foothold in the German football landscape and enriching the leagues.
The next few days could be crucial for Josh Sargent, Wolfsburg and not least for the exciting league that benefits from these young talents. Stay tuned for the latest developments surrounding this transfer!