Sancho return? BVB make final decision | OneFootball

This summer, there has once again been repeated speculation about a possible return of Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund. BVB have now made a final decision.

Another return of Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund now appears to be definitively off the table. Although the now 26-year-old attacking player is available on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester United expired, BVB do not want to pursue a move for him. This is reported by BILD.

According to the report, the matter was discussed several times within Dortmund’s leadership in recent weeks. In the end, however, those in charge are said to have decided against a third spell for the former fan favorite. Sancho had already played for the Black and Yellows from 2017 to 2021 and returned to Dortmund on loan in the second half of the 2023/24 season.

Several factors are said to have been decisive in the decision against making another attempt. For one, BVB are apparently pursuing a new transfer strategy. Instead of bringing back former key players, Dortmund want to focus more on identifying young talent, developing them, and shaping them into key players over the long term.

BVB decide against Jadon Sancho return

Talents such as Samuele Inacio and Mathis Albert could particularly benefit from this. Additional competition from Sancho would have further reduced their chances of regular playing time in Dortmund’s attack. BVB are therefore apparently relying more on the existing squad and players from their own youth system to cover personnel shortages.

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But it is not only the sporting direction that speaks against Sancho. According to the report, there are also doubts in Dortmund about the physical condition the clubless Englishman is currently in and how quickly he could return to his former level. On top of that, the attacking player’s wage demands also appear to be high.

This likely brings one of Dortmund’s most persistent transfer stories to an end for the time being. Sancho has so far made 158 competitive appearances for BVB, contributing 53 goals and 67 assists. He celebrated his biggest title with the Black and Yellows in 2021 by winning the DFB-Pokal.

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