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  • Ten Hag reveals central plans for Jadon Sancho

    Ten Hag reveals central plans for Jadon Sancho

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag sees Jadon Sancho playing centrally in the future.

    Sancho, 22, came off the bench in United’s 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Fred were enough to secure United’s spot in the Carabao Cup final – their first Wembley cup final since May 2018.

    Sancho received a brilliant reception from United fans, who will be hoping he can fulfil his potential under Ten Hag. T

    Ten Hag was asked about Sancho’s central role during his post-match interview with Sky Sports.

    He said: “I think we have done that before. You move Bruno out and create also a different dynamic in the team, that is what we intended to do.

    “Jadon, I know he can play as a 10 as well. He can play as a winger – he can play as a 10 – but often we mix it around and that is what I like. The position has to be occupied and it’s about the players keeping discipline to do that.”

  • I tried to sign Sancho at age 17 – Rangnick

    I tried to sign Sancho at age 17 – Rangnick

    Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick admits he tried to sign Jadon Sancho early in his career.

    Sancho chose Borussia Dortmund over RB Leipzig when leaving Manchester City in 2017.

    “I am very excited,” Rangnick told manutd.com. “I mean, they have so many top, talented young players – Jadon Sancho I know from the German Bundesliga.

    “As a matter of fact, I met him when he was 17, in London. At the time, we were trying to convince him to come to Leipzig and he decided a couple of months later to come to [Borussia] Dortmund, which was not a wrong step from his perspective.

    “Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, there are so many top, talented young players in the squad and, on top of that, the experienced top players. To work with those kind of players and to help them to get better, yeah, I’m very much looking forward to that.”

  • UCL: Sancho strikes as managerless Man Utd reach last 16

    UCL: Sancho strikes as managerless Man Utd reach last 16

    Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick dedicated victory over Villarreal to former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United booked their place in the Champions League last 16.

    Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho gave Carrick a win in his first game in temporary charge two days after Solskjaer was sacked.

    “It’s not been an easy couple of days for anyone at the club and that result almost feels like it’s for Ole,” said Carrick, a Champions League winner with United as a player in 2008.

    “We had a job to do and things needed to be taken care of. I was happy to do it and thankfully it all went to plan.

    “When you’ve suffered results-wise and aren’t in good form, individually and as a team, it’s not easy to come out and let everything click – we had to show some character and fight.”

    Ronaldo maintained his record of scoring in every game in this season’s competition when he lifted the ball over goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli in the 78th minute, after Fred had dispossessed Etienne Capoue.

    Sancho then sealed the victory in injury time, blasting a shot that went in off the underside of the crossbar.

    However, United were indebted to goalkeeper David de Gea as he produced two superb one-handed saves, one in each half, to keep out well-struck efforts from Manu Trigueros when it was goalless.

    United will progress as group winners with a game to spare after Atalanta could only draw 3-3 with Young Boys in the later game on Tuesday.

  • Dortmund chief slams Man Utd treatment on Sancho: It hurts my soul

    Dortmund chief slams Man Utd treatment on Sancho: It hurts my soul

    Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachin Watzke is upset seeing Jadon Sancho struggling for Manchester United.

    Sancho left the Bundesliga giants during the summer window, joining United in a transfer worth £73million.

    Speaking about the former Dortmund star, Watzke slammed United bosses for his lack of opportunities at the start of the season.

    “I love Jadon. When you see him playing you get tears in your eyes,” he told SPORT1.

    “It hurts my soul that he is given so little consideration. I think his problem is that he’s not set in the English national team.”

    Sancho is yet to score or register an assist for his new club, but could be handed another chance when United take on Villarreal in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

  • I’ll show Man Utd fans what I can do – Sancho

    I’ll show Man Utd fans what I can do – Sancho

    New Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho has said he hasn’t stopped smiling since arriving at Old Trafford.

    Speaking to UMM, Sancho has vowed to replicate his form from Dortmund at Manchester.

    He said: “I haven’t stopped smiling. I’m just happy to be here and be part of the Red Devils and the team.

    “Especially when I made my debut – the lads have been very good with me and made it easier.

    “I’m going to keep playing my game. I’m not going to change what I’ve been doing over in Germany. I’ve just got to bring it here and hopefully I can show the fans what I can deliver.”

  • Why Man Utd signed Jadon Sancho – Solskjaer

    Why Man Utd signed Jadon Sancho – Solskjaer

    Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says they’ve signed Jadon Sancho for the long-term.

    The England winger’s £73m move from Borussia Dortmund was confirmed this morning.

    Solskjaer told manutd.com: “Jadon is a signing that we expect to stay at Man United for many, many years, so it’s also that part of it that we have a young, up-and-coming forward line. There will be injuries and there are always players that you need to give a rest to.

    “For example, you can’t win a Euros that lasts for four weeks with 11 or 12 players – never mind when you’ve got the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup… it’s a long season and this has strengthened our squad and I’m sure everyone will see that.

    “I think he made a good decision going to the Bundesliga, it was probably the right step for him, the right level and right club. I think Dortmund have shown so many times what they can do for young talent and in the Bundesliga what that can do. The Premier League is a different animal though. I don’t want to sound disrespectful to the Bundesliga, but I think the Premier League is a step up.

    “We’ve seen that in the last few years in the Premier League, and the teams that have got to finals in Europe and won them, it’s shown it’s the place to be and that’s where Jadon wanted to be. He’s been in England of course, at Watford and over on the other side of the city as well, so he knows what’s expected from him.”

  • Man Utd reveal Sancho jersey number

    Man Utd reveal Sancho jersey number

    Manchester United have confirmed the shirt number of new signing Jadon Sancho.

    Sancho will wear the No25 shirt for United next season after completing his move from Borussia Dortmund.

    United confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old today and have now announced the shirt number he will have for the 2021/22 season.

    There had been speculation Sancho would be handed the No. 7 at United, but that shirt remains with Edinson Cavani and Sancho will wear 25 instead.

    That shirt was most recently worn by Odion Ighalo but before that was donned by former club captain Antonio Valencia.

  • Jadon Sancho completes move to Manchester United

    Jadon Sancho completes move to Manchester United

    England winger Jadon Sancho has completed his transfer to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs said on Friday.

    Agreement in principle for the 21-year-old Sancho’s move was reached on July 1 and Borussia Dortmund said “both clubs have now clarified all of the contractual details with the player.”

    Borussia Dortmund will receive a fixed transfer fee of 85 million euros (100.7 million dollars) once the English and German federations confirm the deal with world football governing body FIFA.

    “I’ll always be grateful to Borussia Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first team football, although I always knew that I would return to England one day,” said Sancho.

    “The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the (English) Premier League.”

    Manchester United said Sancho has agreed a deal to 2026 with the option for a further season.

    “It was Jadon’s express desire to return to his home country and the Premier League, and his behaviour was absolutely flawless at all times,” said Hans-Joachim Watzke, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Borussia Dortmund.

    Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City aged 17 in 2017 and scored 49 goals in 136 matches for the team, winning the German Cup last season.

    “I can’t thank the people in charge at Borussia Dortmund enough for the chance they gave me as a very young player,” said Sancho. “At Borussia Dortmund I was able to mature into the player I am today.

    “The German Cup win last season was a great end to my time at BVB. But I will always remember the support and love of the incredible fans as something special.”

    Sancho was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad but rarely played before missing a penalty kick in the final match shootout loss to Italy.

    Nonetheless, he was long considered a top candidate for Manchester United who finished runners-up last season to Manchester City and are chasing a first Premier League title since 2013.

    “Jadon epitomises the type of player I want to bring to the club. He is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United,” said manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

    “He will form an integral part of my squad for years to come and we look forward to seeing him blossom. His goals and assists records speak for themselves and he will also bring tremendous pace, flair and creativity to the team.”

    Meanwhile Borussia Dortmund, according to media reports, are on the verge of signing Dutch international Donyell Malen from PSV Eindhoven as Sancho’s replacement.

  • Haaland admits disappointment in Sancho move to Man Utd

    Haaland admits disappointment in Sancho move to Man Utd

    Erling Haaland admits he’s disappointed Borussia Dortmund sold Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.

    Haaland, who is himself being targeted by a host of elite clubs this summer, is disappointed to see Sancho leave.

    “Me and Jadon understood each other very well and he’s a top player,’ he told Stadium Astro, when asked which player could fill Sancho’s shoes.

    “So of course it’s sad that he goes but that’s how it is and that’s football. You never know what will happen.

    “But I think that there’s a lot of other good players that I have a good tone with and it can become even better.

    “We have to see who I match the best with.”

  • EPL: Man Utd ready to announce Jadon Sancho signing

    EPL: Man Utd ready to announce Jadon Sancho signing

    Manchester United aim to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho by the weekend.

    The Manchester Evening News says Sancho has effectively completed his £72.9milliom transfer to United, with an announcement to confirm the transfer scheduled for this week.

    Sancho, 21, arrived at United’s Carrington training complex on Tuesday for a medical and posed for promo shots that have become obligatory for any new signing.

    England international Sancho is due to be off for three weeks following the end of the European Championship and could make his United bow at Old Trafford in their final pre-season friendly against Everton on August 7.

    United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his coaching staff will then have a full week of training with Sancho to prepare him for a possible official debut against Leeds on August 14.