Rangnick says Sancho didn't have discipline problems during his time at Man Utd

Former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has claimed Jadon Sancho did not have a single discipline problem during his brief spell in charge.

Sancho has rejoined his former club Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season, having been made an outcast at United after falling out with Erik ten Hag.

Ten Hag questioned the winger's efforts in training during a press conference in September, only for Sancho to fire back and refute the claims on social media. He then refused to apologise for his response and was dropped from the first-team.

The 23-year-old has returned to Dortmund after they agreed to pay United a £3million loan fee, while the deal also includes up to £3.4m in add-ons based on the club's Champions League progress, qualification for Europe and number of games.

Mail Sport revealed United will have to stump up £100,000 of Sancho's £295,000-a-week wages, but all parties will have been relieved to draw a line under the saga.

However, speaking to Sky Germany, Rangnick struck a contrasting tone to Ten Hag, claiming he had never experienced any issues with Sancho's application.

'He had his best time in Dortmund and, when he was healthy, he always played for me,' Rangnick said. 'However, he wasn't as carefree as in Dortmund.

'But that was also due to the overall situation. When he was fit, he was set and did well under me. He no longer had a chance in Manchester.

'He now has to get back into a rhythm and really into shape in Dortmund. From his point of view, the change makes perfect sense.

'In the six months I had him, there wasn't a single discipline problem. On the contrary. He is a calm and pleasant guy.'

Rangnick took charge of United in November 2021 on a temporary basis after stepping in following Ole