Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has commented on Jadon Sancho's recent loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
Ten Hag's relationship with Sancho at Manchester United has been strained, leading to Sancho being sidelined from the first team since September. This was after a public disagreement between the two following Sancho's exclusion from the matchday squad against Arsenal.
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OFFICIAL: Jadon Sancho Returns to Borussia Dortmund on loan
English forward Jadon Sancho has temporarily halted his Manchester United nightmare after returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan
Sancho has now rejoined Dortmund on a six-month loan deal, where he had previously emerged as one of Europe's brightest young talents before his £73 million transfer to Manchester United in 2021.
Ten Hag’s comments
When quizzed about his thoughts on Sancho’s move to Dortmund, Ten Hag expressed his good wishes for Sancho, saying, as reported by Fabrizio, "I hope he's doing well, so I wish him the best of luck. That's it. I hope he's doing well, and he'll be a success."
This message was concise, as Ten Hag did not elaborate further on his comments about Sancho's departure.
Sancho feels at home at Dortmund
Sancho's return to Dortmund is seen as a fresh start for the player, where he expressed his feelings of 'coming home'. He mentioned his close connection with the club and the fans and his eagerness to play football with a smile on his face again just after completing the move.
Dortmund coach Edin Terzic also commented on Sancho's return, expressing readiness to give him the chance to show his capabilities once again.
Sancho's move to Dortmund is a loan deal without an option to buy, with Dortmund reportedly covering most of Sancho's wages.
\The loan is viewed as beneficial for all parties involved, allowing Manchester United to alleviate their wage bill, while Sancho gets the opportunity to regain his form by playing competitive football