Jadon Sancho is poised to begin anew at Manchester United, following a reconciliation with manager Erik ten Hag. The 24-year-old winger’s tenure at United had been uncertain after a turbulent period that saw him loaned back to Borussia Dortmund last season.
Sancho had fallen out publicly with Ten Hag in September, with the manager criticizing his training performances, a claim Sancho disputed vehemently on social media.
His refusal to apologize for his comments led to him being isolated from the first-team squad and training alone before returning to Dortmund in January.
However, recent candid discussions at United’s Carrington training ground have paved the way for Sancho to rejoin first-team training.
These talks appear to have resolved the tensions between Sancho and Ten Hag, allowing them to move forward positively as they prepare for the upcoming season.
While Ten Hag remained cautious about discussing Sancho’s long-term prospects at the club, he acknowledged that their relationship has been repaired.
“As we said, we draw the line. Manchester United need good players and Jadon is a good player. We have drawn that line and we move on,” Ten Hag remarked, signalling a fresh chapter for the winger.
During his loan stint at Borussia Dortmund, Sancho rediscovered some of his top form, contributing three goals and as many assists in 21 appearances across all competitions, notably aiding their journey to the Champions League final.
Despite this, the Bundesliga club has not tabled a formal offer for the English forward and has reassigned Sancho’s No. 10 jersey to Julian Brandt, signaling they are not considering a permanent transfer.
While Sancho has also been linked with a move to Juventus, recent remarks from Ten Hag indicate he will have the opportunity to reaffirm his importance at United.
After missing their initial pre-season friendly against Rosenborg, the forward is expected to be ready for their upcoming match against Rangers on July 20.