Nwaneri transfer divides BVB fans: “I’d rather have Sancho” | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have moved quickly in the transfer market to sign Ethan Nwaneri at short notice. However, the loan deal for the Arsenal talent has sparked mixed reactions among BVB fans – partly because of Jadon Sancho.

The signing of Ethan Nwaneri has triggered mixed reactions among Borussia Dortmund fans. While many supporters welcome the loan move for the Arsenal talent, others would have preferred a return for Jadon Sancho. The fact that BVB do not have an option to buy Nwaneri is also on fans’ minds.

After Giannis Konstantelias’ serious injury, Dortmund reacted again shortly before the transfer deadline and signed Nwaneri on a one-season loan from Arsenal. Some supporters are pleased with the decision. “Very good deal. Better than Sancho, without a doubt. Thank God they’re actually thinking about transfers and not just buying fan favorites,” one fan wrote.

Another supporter also sees the signing as the right decision and commented: “It’s definitely the better decision instead of signing Woltemade or Sancho. Great transfer.” There is also strong hope that Nwaneri can help cover for Konstantelias during his long-term absence. “I really hope he can make the time until Giannis is back more bearable for us and help the team,” another comment said.

BVB fans debate Sancho and Nwaneri

Other BVB fans, however, would have preferred to see Sancho once again in a Dortmund shirt. “I’d rather have Sancho. He’s available on a free transfer and has Dortmund in his heart. Those are the kinds of players we need,” one supporter wrote. Another summed up his mixed feelings as follows: “Good player, but it’s a shame about Sancho.”

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However, the discussions about a possible Sancho return are far from being understood by all fans. One user was clearly critical of the hype surrounding the former Dortmund player: “I like Sancho, but he’s being glorified here as if he were the reincarnation of prime Ronaldinho and an instant top-five player in the league.”

Besides the Sancho debate, the loan structure is above all generating discussion. Since Nwaneri is generally expected to return to Arsenal after the season, several fans used a phrase well known among football supporters. “Never fall in love with a loan player…,” one user commented.

Overall, the response to the late transfer is fairly positive, even though the Sancho issue continues to spark debate among parts of the fanbase. At the same time, expectations for Nwaneri are high: the highly talented Englishman is expected to help cover for Konstantelias’ absence as quickly as possible and give Dortmund’s attack new options.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.