A potential return for Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund is reportedly gaining significant momentum. This renewed interest is largely driven by strong conviction from the club’s leadership behind the scenes.
Hans-Joachim Watzke is said to be determined to bring Jadon Sancho back to BVB this summer. Reports indicate that the club’s president is a key driving force behind a potential free transfer for the winger.
Watzke is reportedly working «massively behind the scenes» to ensure the English player, who is expected to leave Manchester United as a free agent, will once again don the Black and Yellow jersey. It’s understood that Watzke has a strong admiration for Jadon Sancho, and the 25-year-old is now fully aware of BVB’s earnest desire to re-sign him.
Meanwhile, Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa, has reportedly received inquiries from several other clubs. The decision ultimately rests with the player. The door for a BVB return is open, and Dortmund reportedly anticipates that Sancho would be prepared to accept significant salary reductions compared to his lucrative contract at Manchester United.
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Initial reports suggested Sancho would be offered a base salary of five to six million euros at BVB. This would represent a substantial decrease compared to his estimated 16 million euro annual salary at Manchester United.
Internal support for Sancho’s return at BVB has reportedly been growing. Both Watzke and the now-former Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl were strong advocates for his return.
Club officials like Sporting Director Lars Ricken had also shown positive signs and increasing openness to a recall. At the time, it was suggested that the arguments in favor of the move outweighed any concerns. It remains uncertain if the arrival of new Sporting Director Nils-Ole Book might alter this perspective.
Jadon Sancho Experienced His Best Career Phase at BVB
Sancho undeniably enjoyed his most successful period in Dortmund. Between 2017 and 2021, he developed into a top player there. He later returned briefly on loan, helping the team reach the Champions League final. However, both during and after this period, he faced challenging years. Sancho never found consistent happiness at Manchester United, and his subsequent loan spells at Chelsea and currently Aston Villa also appear to be less than successful.
This current season, Sancho has recorded a modest three assists and one goal in 31 competitive matches.
Jadon Sancho: Statistics at BVB
| Competitive Matches | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 53 | 67 | 7 |