United States striker Josh Sargent has signed for Norwich City from Werder Bremen, the newly promoted Premier League side announced on Monday.
“It feels great. I’ve always wanted to play in the Premier League, so it’s a very exciting opportunity for me,” Sargent said in a statement.
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“I think the Premier League is the best league in the world and it’s going to push me and challenge me to be a better player. I heard it’s a good group of guys and I talked with the head coach already and I really like what they’re trying to do here at Norwich. I’m very excited to get started.”
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Sargent, 21, had scored 15 goals in 83 appearances for Werder since making his senior debut in December 2018.
For the U.S. senior side, Sargent has made 15 appearances and registered five goals along with one assist.