England press settles accounts with Jadon Sancho

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Created: 6/6/2023, 1:11 p.m

Von: Nicolas Liege

After losing the FA Cup final, Jadon Sancho is the focus of criticism. A BVB return is discussed. That’s it.

Dortmund – Manchester United lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City. With Jadon Sancho in the starting XI, the English record champions lost 2-1 to their city rivals on Saturday (June 3). The former superstar from Borussia Dortmund was then criticized again.

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In the English newspaper The Telegraph it said: “He hid when the team had possession of the ball. And stopped work when the opponent had possession of the ball. A performance with no confidence, no struggle and many other things.”

Anthony Martial was absent injured and Jadon Sancho was preferred to Alejandro Garnacho. However, the latter showed even more commitment on the bench than the ex-BVB star on the pitch. That’s why author James Ducker asks: was this the last time Jadon Sancho was given preference in the starting XI by coach Erik ten Hag?

Ex-BVB star before the end: England press settles accounts with Jadon Sancho

Rumors have been circulating in England for some time that Jadon Sancho has been sidelined at Manchester United. A report by Guardian According to this, 15 players are to leave the club after the season. Including the 23-year-old, who switched from BVB to Manchester United in July 2021 for a transfer fee of 80 million euros.

In the latest report by Telegraph It is said: His only contribution to the FA Cup final on Saturday was that he prevented some City players from crushing the penalty spot. Bruno Fernandes then scored from the point to make it 1-1. The rest was apathy.

BVB favorite Jadon Sancho: Summer change is possible with an attractive offer

The newspaper reports that 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United belongs. Jadon Sancho (contract until summer 2026) missed his chance: “At 23 he is no longer a promising teenager. Those days are over. And for 80 million euros he would have to deliver so much more. He’s playing on borrowed time.” Should a club make an attractive offer in the summer, Manchester United are likely to let the winger go.

Is that where BVB comes into play? Jadon Sancho’s return is a dream for many fans. After all, the prodigal son is still connected to the club despite his move to his native England. In four years at Dortmund, Jadon Sancho was directly involved in a whopping 114 goals (50 goals, 64 assists) in 137 competitive appearances. The portal Teamtalk even reports very recently that the Dortmunders are very interested in a return and have good prospects of a transfer.

Jadon Sancho back to BVB? Change to Dortmund is not very likely

If he is in top form he would be an excellent reinforcement. But: Most German media do not believe in a comeback in the Ruhr area. The BildThe newspaper writes that a Sancho transfer is not out of the question for Borussia Dortmund. For example by loan, because the package of salary and transfer fee for a permanent commitment can hardly be lifted.

Sky and the Ruhr news contradict: Even the salary (is according to The team at 21 million euros annually) is too lavish. In addition, BVB see no need for action on the offensive wing. With Karim Adeyemi, Donyell Malen, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Julien Duranville, there are already four young and talented wingers in the squad. A return to the old workplace is unlikely.

BVB participation in the FA Cup: Three ex-Dortmunders celebrate the title

By the way, the mood of three other ex-BVB professionals who were on the pitch on Saturday evening was very different from that of Jadon Sancho. Manuel Akanji, Erling Haaland and captain Ilkay Gündogan won the FA Cup, the second major title of the season after the English championship. Gündogan even became the match winner with his two goals. Another title can follow in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10th.