Why Jadon Sancho's Borussia Dortmund return is perfect for all parties
«It's a good day,» Jadon Sancho said, mostly to himself, as he leant back in his chair after officially rejoining Borussia Dortmund on loan in January. «A good day.»
Two-and-a-half years after leaving the Bundesliga for an ill-fated spell at Manchester United, Sancho's return to the Ruhr region has been hailed as a move with no downsides. In Italy, they like to say that reheated soup never tastes as good. Clearly, the message does not translate to Germany.
Sancho's last senior match of 2023 came in August before he was left out of United's squad for a trip to Arsenal at the start of the new season. A public airing of dirty laundry followed as Sancho strongly refuted Erik ten Hag's criticism of his efforts in training, earning an exile from the senior setup until the January transfer window offered a merciful exit.
It's little wonder that Sancho is pleased to have extricated himself from the grim situation at Old Trafford, and, truth be told, it's exactly what United need as well. Here are the reasons for all parties to be thrilled with his return to Borussia.
Read on 90min.com
