Sancho back to BVB? Kovac now responds | OneFootball

Following the renewed rumors surrounding Jadon Sancho, Niko Kovac has now responded. The BVB coach spoke clearly about the future of the former Dortmund fan favorite.

Jadon Sancho is still waiting for a new club. A return to Borussia Dortmund, which had recently been discussed again because of his history with BVB, does not appear to be on the cards. Coach Niko Kovac made it clear that Dortmund currently see no need to sign the 26-year-old.

Sancho has been without a club since his contract with Manchester United ended last June. Although the winger was subsequently linked with various clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia, no move has materialized so far. BVB had also temporarily been considered a possible option again.

However, Kovac believes Dortmund’s current squad is sufficiently well stocked. “I think we’ve had a really good transfer summer,” the 54-year-old told Sky. Another high-profile attacking signing therefore does not appear to be on the agenda. Dortmund had still been forced to act again shortly before the end of the transfer window. After Giannis Konstantelias suffered a torn ACL, the Bundesliga club strengthened its squad with Ethan Nwaneri.

Kovac puts the brakes on BVB rumors about Sancho

The young Englishman arrived on loan from Arsenal. Kovac was satisfied with that solution: “But we reacted really well.” The BVB coach also cited the size of his squad as an argument against further additions. “We have 26 outfield players, many young players,” said Kovac.

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When asked about the discussion surrounding Sancho, the message was clear: “So we don’t need to concern ourselves with that.” Fredi Bobic is similarly skeptical about the Englishman returning to Dortmund. “I don’t think he necessarily fits Niko. You have to play with high intensity,” explained the former Bundesliga manager.

Sancho nevertheless has a successful history with BVB. He moved to Dortmund in 2017 and developed into an international top player there. In 2021, he completed an €85 million transfer to Manchester United. At the beginning of 2024, Sancho wore the Dortmund shirt again for half a year on loan. After Kovac’s comments, a third spell together currently appears extremely unlikely.

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