After injury: is Sancho’s return to Dortmund in doubt? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is hoping for Jadon Sancho’s return. But the Englishman’s injury has suddenly cast doubt on BVB’s transfer plans.

Jadon Sancho’s possible return to Borussia Dortmund is suddenly hanging in the balance again. As reported by Sport Bild, among others, BVB’s top brass had recently moved closer internally, and a signing next summer was considered a realistic option. But the Englishman’s injury is now causing major uncertainty.

Sancho, who is currently on loan from Manchester United to Aston Villa, was injured in a friendly against Elche during a training camp in Spain. After a challenge, the 26-year-old fell awkwardly on his shoulder and had to be substituted after around 40 minutes. He then left the pitch with his arm in a sling. While an exact diagnosis is still pending, according to information from BILD, there are fears that the Englishman “may well have suffered a more serious injury.”

This development comes at a bad time for Borussia Dortmund. That is because the framework for a transfer had been considered extremely attractive: Sancho could move on a free transfer in the summer, as his contract situation at Manchester United is coming to an end.

Sancho ready to take a pay cut for BVB

In addition, according to consistent media reports, he is prepared to accept a significant salary reduction — instead of around €15 million per year, a much lower wage in the region of €5 to €7 million is considered possible. Waiving a signing-on fee is also said to be an option.

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From a sporting perspective, a return would be appealing. Between 2017 and 2021, Sancho made 158 competitive appearances for BVB, recording an impressive 53 goals and 67 assists. More recently, he had also been showing improved form at Aston Villa and drew attention with solid performances, including in the Europa League.

Nevertheless, the situation remains delicate. BVB officials, led by sporting managing director Lars Ricken and sporting director Ole Book, will closely monitor further developments. Especially with the planned squad overhaul in mind, the question is whether the winger fits the sporting concept — and whether the risk of a potentially longer injury layoff is acceptable.

So for now, much depends on the medical examinations. The coming days are likely to be decisive in determining whether hopes of another chapter between Sancho and BVB remain alive — or whether the injury will end the return once and for all.

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