Manchester UnitedJadon Sancho makes decision on Man Utd return - report

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Jadon Sancho makes decision on Man Utd return - report
Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund on a six-month loan from Man Utd in January
Deal does not include the option for a permanent transfer
Reports suggest Dortmund have a plan to extend Sancho's loan agreement

By 90min Staff
11:00 AM GMT
Sancho returned to Dortmund in January
Sancho returned to Dortmund in January / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
Jadon Sancho has no desire to return to Manchester United as he blames manager Erik ten Hag for letting his career stall, a report has claimed.

After being left out of the matchday squad for United's fourth Premier League game of the season, Sancho publicly rejected Ten Hag's suggestions that he was dropped for his lack of effort in training, sparking a four-month exile which ultimately led to a loan return to Dortmund in the January transfer window.

Sancho's loan deal does not include a permanent transfer clause and he is therefore expected back at United in the summer, but according to BILD, the 23-year-old has already made it clear he has no desire to return to Old Trafford.

The report claims Sancho blames Ten Hag for letting his career stagnate on the sidelines and has no desire to work under the Dutchman again.

Whether he would consider a comeback under a new manager is unclear but the belief is that Sancho's current focus is on continuing with Dortmund.

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The dilemma for Sancho is that Dortmund cannot currently afford to sign Sancho permanently, and while they are keen to sign him on a renewed loan deal, they cannot pay a significant portion of the winger's immense wages.

Dortmund officials still plan to try and strike another loan deal for Sancho but could look to a permanent transfer if United express an interest in a swap deal.

Forward Donyell Malen, who is reported to be available for £43m this summer, is touted as a potential makeweight in Dortmund's pursuit of Sancho.

After a slow start to life back in Dortmund, Sancho netted his first goal of the season in the weekend's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen, after which club officials admitted he was still working his way back to full fitness after spending so long on the sidelines at United.

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“You never know” – Even Jurgen Klopp is surprised at “world class” Wataru Endo
March 11, 2024
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Jurgen Klopp always had faith in Wataru Endo, despite the low profile of his arrival at Liverpool, but his display against Man City showed he is “world class.”

When Liverpool agreed a £16 million deal with Stuttgart to sign Endo back in August, there was little fanfare around the Japanese’s transfer.

Given it came in the wake of failed moves for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, it could be argued that there was even disappointment over the development of Liverpool’s plans.

But Endo has defied expectations, overcoming a slow start at Anfield to cement himself as a key player within Klopp’s midfield.

That continued on Sunday, with an outstanding performance in the 1-1 draw with Man City, playing a central role in dominating a midfield that included Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne.

In his post-match interview with BBC Sport, Klopp lauded “so many sensational performances” from his side, before being questioned directly on Endo.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 23, 2023: Liverpool's Wataru End? during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Asked if his No. 3 has been better than even he expected, the Liverpool manager almost agreed.

“What can you expect? That you sign a 30-year-old captain of Japan and he will be a standout player in the Premier League?” he said.

“That he would be a good player, we knew, but what he’s making of that role, together with Macca, or then with Dom or then with Harvey – by the way, what a game he played…

“You never know that people can develop to world class, but that’s what happened.”

Though the term ‘world class’ is thrown around too often in modern football, there was a conviction in Klopp’s words when it came to Endo.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 25, 2024: Liverpool's Wataru End? lifts the trophy after the Football League Cup Final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0 after extra-time. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It is a remarkable story, as the midfielder himself would have been forgiven for believing his chance of playing at the very top level may have passed as he stayed at Stuttgart beyond his 30th birthday.


A suffocating display against one of the best midfield units in world football led to Pep Guardiola bringing off an exasperated De Bruyne in the 69th minute.

And Liverpool supporters echoed Klopp’s praise during and after the game.


Wataru Endo vs. Man City

96% Pass accuracy
1 Chance created
6/7 Duels won
4/4 Tackles won
2 Interceptions
6 Recoveries

The best 6 in the world might have played at Anfield today but he wasn't the best 6 on the pitch. Another sensational Endo performance. pic.twitter.com/M22AP7sXOX

— The Tactical Times (@Tactical_Times) March 10, 2024


Wataru Endo was everywhere in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Manchester City ?

The midfielder won five defensive duels and recorded a passing accuracy of 98.08% ??#LFCMCI pic.twitter.com/Bx2n0U3ShO

— Twenty3 (@Twenty3sport) March 11, 2024



Wataru Endo is one of the smartest players I have ever seen, he noticed the space as soon as Gomez passed to Salah.
He knew Stones would be pulled up high by Salah and decided to take a very bold action. Rodri and Kovacic were completely surprised. pic.twitter.com/crTRCUKLzU

— Fs Laputa (@Fs_Laputa) March 11, 2024


guys won’t accept what they just saw, but with God as my witness, I saw Wataru Endo win the midfield battle against KDB/Rodri

— . (@thewoke4ive) March 10, 2024


This is what Wataru Endo did.

Goodnight. pic.twitter.com/hM71tswWLR

— – (@AnfieldRd96) March 10, 2024


Endo just puts in his gum shields, doesn’t talk to anybody, dominates whoever is in front of him on the day then he goes home to his family. My guy fr

— Gbemiga (@Gbemiga__A) March 10, 2024



Klopp being so certain and vocal on Endo from the beginning is the exact reason why he’s able to extract the highest level from players. He’s one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/kj0pJe0l4B

— ??? ? (@lfcels) March 10, 2024

Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva was one of those to highlight Endo’s influence, writing: “What a player you are Wataru, makes the team keep going and connecting all the time.”

In many ways, his story sums up Klopp’s reign at Anfield – an underdog defying the odds to shine among the elite.

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