Hans-Joachim Watzke gets involved, BVB push for Sancho return | OneFootball

Sebastian Kehl will no longer advance the issue of Jadon Sancho after his departure as sporting director, but Borussia Dortmund is nevertheless continuing to work on another return of the Englishman, who already wore the black and yellow jersey from 2017 to 2021 and again in the second half of the 2023/24 season.

After clear movement on the topic in recent weeks and coach Niko Kovac also expressing openness to signing Sancho, Sky now reports that Hans-Joachim Watzke, above all, is pushing for a Sancho comeback at BVB. The former club boss and current president remains a fan of Sancho and is convinced that the 25-year-old, after difficult years at various Premier League clubs, would flourish again in Dortmund.

Sancho himself is aware of Dortmund’s interest and, above all, Watzke’s high regard for him, but he also has other options and has not yet made a decision. However, the attacking player is also clear that a return to BVB would require significant salary concessions. Five to six million euros per year would likely be possible for Sancho in Dortmund—which is considerably less than his current contract guarantees. On loan from Manchester United to Aston Villa, Sancho’s salary is reportedly still around 15 million euros.

Sancho as a free agent is interesting for many clubs

Which other clubs are in the running for Sancho is not known. As a free agent this summer, whose fundamental potential is undisputed, the 23-time England international is likely to attract interest in many places.

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In the past, Juventus Turin was said to have shown increased interest, and lucrative offers for Sancho have reportedly also come from Saudi Arabia. However, a decision to move to the desert would be difficult to understand from a career perspective, despite the prospect of a high salary—at least if Sancho still wants to prove himself on the pitch.

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