Sancho set for BVB return? Basler slams plans | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are considering bringing Jadon Sancho back. Former Germany international Mario Basler has voiced clear criticism of the idea and believes the transfer would send the wrong signal from BVB.

The debate over a possible return of Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund is gaining momentum – and is already drawing strong opposition in advance. Former Germany international Mario Basler in particular has not held back in criticizing the considerations of Dortmund’s decision-makers.

In his podcast “Basler ballert,” the 1996 European champion fundamentally questioned the transfer idea: “If, as a club, you can’t come up with anything better than bringing a player back for the third time, that says it all. For me, that’s not a fresh start, it’s stagnation.” For Basler, a possible Sancho return does not fit with the club’s publicly stated goals.

The background is that BVB, according to sporting managing director Lars Ricken, are looking at the attacking player. Sancho, who already played in Dortmund between 2017 and 2021 and returned on loan in the second half of the 2023/24 season, would be available on a free transfer in the summer. His contract with Manchester United is expiring, and his more recent spells – including at Chelsea FC and Aston Villa – have also passed without lasting success.

Sancho transfer? Basler sees no real progress at BVB

For Basler, the situation is therefore also questionable from a sporting perspective. “You want to initiate a rebuild – and then you bring back the same old names? That doesn’t fit together at all for me,” he criticized, while questioning whether Sancho can really help the team move forward.

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The 57-year-old goes a step further and recalls the circumstances of Sancho’s first departure from Dortmund. He also doubts that the Englishman can rediscover his former level: “If you want to compete at the top, you need players who make you better – not ones you hope can get back to where they once were.”

While BVB are looking for an attacking difference-maker who can make an immediate impact and also fits the financial framework, the Sancho situation remains controversial. Basler’s conclusion is clear: for him, bringing the 26-year-old back once again would not be a sign of progress, but a step backward.

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