How Sancho's dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare

Jadon Sancho departed Manchester United on January 4, 2024, marking the end of a nearly three-year period since his last Premier League appearance for the club. The winger's move to Borussia Dortmund was a loan deal, aiming to revive his career after a challenging tenure at Old Trafford. Sancho joined Manchester United in July 2021 for a reported fee of £73 million, making him one of the club's most expensive signings. His time at the club was marked by inconsistent form and a public disagreement with manager Erik ten Hag in September 2023, which led to his exclusion from the first-team squad. The loan to Dortmund, his former club where he previously played from 2017 to 2021, provides an opportunity for him to regain match fitness and rediscover his previous form. He made 82 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 12 assists.