Jadon Sancho, once a star at Borussia Dortmund, faces a challenging path if he hopes to return to his former club from Manchester United. Despite his desire for a move and Dortmund’s interest, several significant hurdles remain, not least of which are financial.
Sancho’s move to Manchester United in 2021 came with high expectations following a sensational spell in the Bundesliga. However, his time at Old Trafford has been tumultuous.
After a public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag in September, Sancho was exiled from the squad. A loan move back to Dortmund in January offered a reprieve, and the winger has started to rediscover his form, tallying three goals and three assists in 20 appearances.
Dortmund’s English midfielder #10 Jadon Sancho (L) and Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Dortmund, western Germany on May 1, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Manchester United set asking price for Jadon Sancho; Borussia Dortmund interested in signing him back permanently
Manchester United, aware of Sancho’s value and potential, are unwilling to let him go for a bargain. The club are firm on recouping at least 75% of the £73 million they paid Dortmund, which sets the asking price at around £55 million, per The Sun. This figure is a significant investment for Dortmund, who will also need to negotiate a substantial wage reduction for Sancho, who currently earns £275,000 a week.
The financial aspects are only part of the equation. Sancho’s contract with Manchester United runs until 2026, complicating any potential permanent transfer. Additionally, there is a possibility of a managerial change at United, which could alter Sancho’s situation. If Erik ten Hag is dismissed, there is speculation that new technical director Jason Wilcox, who worked with Sancho at Manchester City, and CEO Omar…
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Author : Jake Staniland
Publish date : 2024-05-19 23:49:00
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