Sancho leaves Manchester United: will Dortmund move now? | OneFootball

After four disappointing years, Jadon Sancho’s chapter at Manchester United has finally come to an end. The former Dortmund star’s free transfer exit could reignite speculation about a return to Dortmund.

The decision is now official: Jadon Sancho will leave Manchester United when his contract expires. The Red Devils confirmed the departure of the former BVB star on Wednesday and have decided not to activate an existing extension option. That means the 26-year-old will be available on a free transfer this summer – and discussions about a possible return to Borussia Dortmund are likely to gather pace once again.

When Manchester United paid around €85 million for Sancho in the summer of 2021, the winger was supposed to become one of the faces of the club’s future. However, the Englishman never managed to live up to those high expectations. In four years, he made just 83 competitive appearances, scoring 12 goals. Several loan spells and sporting setbacks shaped his time in Manchester.

In a statement at the end of the season, the club said goodbye to Sancho along with several other players. It read: “Everyone at the club would like to thank Casemiro, Tyrell and Jadon for their contribution to Manchester United and wish them all the best for the future.”

Sancho return to BVB currently not a hot topic

BVB will also be watching developments closely. However, there have been no concrete signals from Dortmund so far. Sporting director Ole Book spoke cautiously about the rumors at the end of April: “We all know that Jadon Sancho is a good, highly talented player who left a lasting impression here in Dortmund – with his technical ability and creativity, but unfortunately you won’t get anything out of me about the status of any talks.”

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Since that statement, things have gone a little quieter around the issue. According to consistent reports, BVB in particular view the financial framework critically. Sancho’s salary demands are considered a major obstacle to any move.

Nevertheless, the new situation could bring movement to the transfer poker. Now that Sancho is available on a free transfer, several clubs are likely to explore their options. Whether Borussia Dortmund will actually make a move remains to be seen. At the moment, those in charge appear to be prioritizing other personnel matters. However, if Sancho is still without a club toward the end of the transfer window, the issue could return to the agenda at BVB.

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