How Sancho’s loan move can jump-start his career following Ten Hag exile

The Manchester United outcast is set for a new lease on life with a move back to Borussia Dortmund this month

Jadon Sancho's potential loan move to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United could be a pivotal moment to rejuvenate his career following a challenging period under manager Erik ten Hag. 

Sancho's time at Manchester United, especially under Ten Hag, has been marked by a series of ups and downs. 

The England international, who moved to United from Dortmund in 2021 for £73 million, finds himself in a tough situation at Old Trafford, which has led to a period of exile from the first team.  

Challenges under Erik ten Hag

The issues between Sancho and Ten Hag escalated following a match against Arsenal after Sancho was left out of the squad due to performance issues in training. 

Sancho responded to this decision by disputing Ten Hag's assessment on social media, stating that he had been unfairly made a "scapegoat." This public disagreement led to Sancho training separately from the team and ultimately to the potential loan move.

Potential Loan Move to Dortmund

Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly close to finalizing a loan deal for Sancho. The deal is said to cost Dortmund around £2.6 million, including the loan fee and a portion of Sancho's salary. 

Sancho's return to Dortmund, where he previously had a successful spell, scoring 50 goals and providing 58 assists in 137 games, is viewed as an opportunity for him to rediscover his form and enjoy his football again.

Ten Hag's stance and Sancho's future at Manchester United

Ten Hag has indicated that the door remains open for Sancho at Manchester United, emphasizing the need for players to meet certain standards and culture at the club. 

He suggested that Sancho's return to the team would depend on his willingness to adhere to these standards.

The move could be beneficial for all parties involved. For Sancho, it's a chance to get regular playing time and regain confidence. For Dortmund, it's an opportunity to bolster their squad with a familiar and talented player. And for Manchester United, it allows them to potentially rehabilitate the value of a significant investment, either for a future role at the club or for a better transfer outcome.

In his last season at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Old Trafford, Sancho scored 16 goals and assisted 20 more in 36 matches and he will be hoping to rediscover that sort of form with a move back to Germany. 

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