Playing for 90
Fansided

Manchester United confirm Jadon Sancho signing

By Ernesto Hernandez

England's forward Jadon Sancho attends an England training session at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on July 5, 2021. - England take on Denmark at Wembley on July 7, 2021 in the semi-finals of the UEFA EURO 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England's forward Jadon Sancho attends an England training session at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on July 5, 2021. - England take on Denmark at Wembley on July 7, 2021 in the semi-finals of the UEFA EURO 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Jadon Sancho (right) acknowledge England fans after victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship quarterfinal match against Ukraine. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jadon Sancho (right) acknowledge England fans after victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship quarterfinal match against Ukraine. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) /

Following a transfer saga that began last season, Manchester United finally get their guy and confirmed the signing of Jadon Sancho.

While they were seemingly beaten to the punch by Borussia Dortmund, the Red Devils announced the signing on their official website.

More from Playing for 90

The England international signed a five-year deal that will tie him to the club until 2026 with an option for a further year.

Sancho returns to Manchester after spending time with Manchester City before departing for Germany where he went in search for first team minutes.

"“I’ll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first team football, although I always knew that I would return to England one day,” Sancho said. “The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League.”Source: Manchester United"

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1418540455847997453

Jadon Sancho will be a part of strong United attack next season

Sancho’s arrival provides manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer with a world class player who can turn Manchester United’s attack into one of the most potent not only in England but perhaps in all of Europe.

Alongside the likes of Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, goals should not be hard to come by if all these players come close to reaching the expectations set out for them.

"“Jadon epitomizes the type of player I want to bring to the club, he is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United,” Solskjaer said. “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.”Source: Manchester United"

Sancho is coming off a rather disappointing Euro 2020 with England where he did not feature much under manager Gareth Southgate. He also had the dubious honor of being one of the players who missed a penalty in the final against Italy.

One of the first things Manchester United will have to do is try to protect him and get him to move on from that disappointment.

Sancho is a player who is not afraid of adversity and the opportunity to play for a club like Manchester United will serve as a motivator. They are a club who can aspire for a title in almost any competition they’re in. Something that might not have been the case with Dortmund, with all due respect.

Goals a no-show as Liga MX kicks off Apertura 2021. dark. Next

“Old Trafford will give him the platform he needs to release his untapped talent and perform at the highest level,” Solskjaer said. “For a player of his age, Jadon has already achieved a great deal and showed the courage to go and prove himself abroad. We all look forward to welcoming Jadon to the squad as we prepare for the new campaign.”

Home/Manchester United