Borussia Dortmund is facing a tough challenge in securing Manchester United‘s Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal after his loan spell.
The 23-year-old England international returned to Dortmund last month after a fallout with United manager Erik ten Hag. Sancho has impressed with two assists in three appearances, all resulting in wins for Dortmund. However, he missed Friday night’s goalless draw at Heidenheim due to a muscle issue.
Despite his strong performance, Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has indicated that making Sancho’s loan permanent is unlikely, drawing parallels with the situation of Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen.
“Unfortunately for both players, neither option was realistic. If you know what we got for Jadon Sancho two-and-a-half years ago, then you know also that it might not be very, very difficult,’ he told Sky Sports Germany.
“We naturally advocated for an option on him – and also with Ian – but the negotiating position was not such that we could implement it and so we will accept it for now.”
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