In his first season at Norwich, Sainz scored on his debut in an EFL Cup tie in opposition to Fulham and went on so as to add one other seven objectives in all competitions, together with a memorable FA Cup aim in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield.
He started the 2024-25 season in blistering style scoring 16 objectives from 20 appearances in all competitions, a run together with two hat-tricks in opposition to Derby County and Plymouth Argyle.
Nonetheless, his type dipped within the second half of the marketing campaign and he solely added two extra to his tally, ending second within the Championship prime scorer listing behind Leeds United's Joel Piroe.
This dip in type was compounded by Sainz receiving a six-match ban for spitting at Sunderland defender Chris Mepham within the sport on the Stadium of Mild in December 2024.
He made a full apology for the incident, saying in an announcement: “Spitting at an opponent is totally out of character for me, and my response in that second was unacceptable….I'm deeply dissatisfied in myself and for letting all of you down by way of my conduct.”
Talking following Norwich's 3-1 pre-season win over Northampton City on Saturday, new head coach Liam Manning instructed BBC Radio Norfolk that Sainz's transfer was a “terrific deal” for the membership.
He added: “It permits us to enhance the workforce, and that is half and parcel of soccer now.
“My job is to focus on what we have got right here and the way we get the group prepared for subsequent week and past. We're working arduous behind the scenes so as to add.
“There are nonetheless a couple of faces we have to add and can add so we'll maintain pushing on that and make the squad as robust as we will.”
