May 7th 2024.
Rio Ferdinand recently shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United, stating that the only way Sancho would return to the club is if current manager Erik ten Hag is sacked. Sancho had previously returned to his former club Borussia Dortmund in January after a falling out with Ten Hag earlier in the season.
Despite his underwhelming performance since his £73m move to Old Trafford in 2021, Sancho has shown glimpses of his immense potential during his loan stint in Germany, particularly in Dortmund's run to the semi-finals of the Champions League and his starring role in their first-leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain. This has led to speculation that United may keep hold of the 24-year-old.
However, Ferdinand believes that Sancho's return to Old Trafford is unlikely as long as Ten Hag remains in charge, citing their previous spat as a potential roadblock. "I think the only way he goes back to Manchester United is if Erik ten Hag isn't there," Ferdinand said on TNT Sports before Dortmund's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG. "I don't think they can undermine the manager and let a player not apologise and then bring him back."
Ferdinand also reflected on Sancho's standout performance against PSG in the first leg, stating that if he performs well again in the second leg, it could put pressure on United and their decision-makers to reconsider his future at the club. However, if he performs poorly, it may answer the questions surrounding his future.
Former United player Owen Hargreaves also weighed in on the situation, stating that Sancho could be part of something special at United alongside emerging stars like Hojlund, Garnacho, and Mainoo. "If you pair him with these young talents, there's potential to grow something really big," Hargreaves said. "Jadon could be a part of that and he should be excited by that possibility."
Despite the pressure on Ten Hag, United will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season, even after their recent 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The club will continue to monitor the situation and make a final decision at the appropriate time.
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