Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director Downplays Chances of Permanent Jadon Sancho Signing
Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has expressed skepticism about the club’s chances of permanently signing Jadon Sancho from Manchester United in the summer. Sancho, who was frozen out of United’s first-team by head coach Erik ten Hag, recently secured a temporary return to Dortmund and made an assist in his first game back against Darmstadt 98. However, Kehl believes there will be strong competition for Sancho’s signature and that Dortmund may struggle to afford him.
Sancho’s Return to Dortmund
After leaving Dortmund for Manchester United in a £73 million deal two-and-a-half years ago, Sancho is now back in Germany on loan. He hopes to regain his form and success in the Bundesliga, which he previously enjoyed. However, his path back into United’s first-team seems blocked as long as Ten Hag remains in charge.
Dortmund’s Chances of Signing Sancho
While Dortmund has been seen as a potential long-term solution for Sancho, Kehl believes the club may struggle to secure a permanent deal for the Englishman. He cites United’s high transfer fee for Sancho and the lack of an economically viable purchase option as potential obstacles. Kehl anticipates that other clubs will be interested in signing Sancho in the summer, making it difficult for Dortmund to afford him.
Ten Hag and Sancho’s Relationship
Ten Hag and Sancho’s relationship deteriorated significantly during their time at United. The forward was dropped from the squad for allegedly displaying a lack of professionalism and effort in training. Sancho accused Ten Hag of making him a scapegoat and refused to apologize, leading to their fallout. Former United boss Ralf Rangnick, however, has praised Sancho’s behavior during their time together and described him as a calm and pleasant guy.
Conclusion
While Sancho’s return to Dortmund has been successful so far, it remains uncertain whether he will join the club permanently. Kehl believes Dortmund may struggle to afford him due to his high transfer fee and potential interest from other clubs. As the summer transfer window approaches, the situation surrounding Sancho’s future will be closely monitored by Europe’s elite.
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