Josh Sargent is likely to be sidelined as a consequence of damage, but it surely didn’t cease Norwich Metropolis from rewarding the American striker with new long-term contract.

Sargent signed a five-year cope with the Canaries, which is able to run till June 2028, the membership introduced Thursday. The Missouri native joined Norwich Metropolis in 2021 and since has totaled 20 objectives for the membership in England’s top-two divisions.

“I’m very glad at signing the brand new contract and excited to remain right here for a bit longer,” Sargent stated. “I’ve favored this membership ever since coming right here, they’re doing actually good issues. I see myself as being an enormous a part of the group shifting ahead.

“My household have settled very well right here, we’re actually pleased with our time to date right here,” he added. “It’s a stunning place to dwell. I actually wish to get promoted with this membership, it’s the largest factor. I had an excellent begin to the season. I simply wish to get again as quickly as doable to maintain that momentum going.”

Sargent is presently sidelined with an ankle damage that he suffered in late-August. The U.S. males’s nationwide group striker led the Canaries final season with 13 objectives in the course of the English Soccer League Championship marketing campaign.

He began off this season robust with three objectives earlier than struggling his damage, which has dominated him out of September and October worldwide obligation.

“We’re all delighted that Josh has dedicated his long-term future to Norwich Metropolis,” Norwich Metropolis sporting director Stuart Webber stated. “Josh continues to develop right into a participant that may play on the highest stage, and we’re excited that he’ll proceed that journey with us.

“We’ve been eager to verify our youthful gamers are dedicated to longer contracts and consider within the imaginative and prescient of the membership going ahead,” he added.

Norwich Metropolis is presently seventh within the EFL Championship after 11 matches performed.