October 4th 2024.
During the summer transfer window, Jadon Sancho made the decision to leave Manchester United. According to Benni McCarthy, a former assistant coach for the Red Devils, Sancho's reserved personality made it difficult for coaches to connect with him during his underwhelming time at the club. Sancho's move to United in 2021 came with a staggering price tag of £73million, but unfortunately, he was unable to find his footing during his three-year stay at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old's relationship with the team took a turn for the worse last year when he had a public disagreement with then-manager Erik ten Hag. This resulted in him being excluded from the first team and eventually being sent back to his former club Borussia Dortmund on loan in January. Despite returning to pre-season training with the team this summer, Sancho was unable to secure a spot in the starting lineup and ended up making a last-minute switch to Chelsea on deadline day.
McCarthy reflected on Sancho's time at United and pointed out that his reserved nature may have contributed to the breakdown of his relationship with the coaching staff. "It was just a lack of communication, really. Sanch is a very quiet guy," McCarthy shared on the On The Whistle podcast. "No one really knew much about Jadon. He would come in, do his job, and then quietly go about his business."
Ten Hag and Sancho had a tense relationship during their time together at United. Despite this, Sancho has already made three assists for Chelsea this season under the guidance of new manager Enzo Maresca. McCarthy believes that Sancho's return to his hometown will bring out the best in him. "He's closer to home now, as he used to sneak out and come to London quite often," McCarthy revealed. "I think he missed home and wanted to be closer to his family, friends, and his culture. The London culture is quite strong, so I believe that's what drew him back to the city."
McCarthy also expressed his belief that Sancho will thrive once again, given the right environment and support from his teammates and coaches. "I think he will become a special player again. Everyone who knows Sancho wants to see him reach that level because it's good for world football," McCarthy stated. And with his recent move to Chelsea, it seems like Sancho is on the right path towards regaining his form and fulfilling his potential as a talented footballer.
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