Jadon Sancho finalizes $100M transfer to Manchester United

England winger Jadon Sancho finalized his transfer to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the 13-time Premier League champions on Friday.
United paid Borussia Dortmund a switch charge of 85 million euros ($100 million) for the 21-year-old Sancho, the German membership stated.
The contract will hold Sancho at Old Trafford till June 2026 and consists of an possibility for a sixth season.
The settlement had been disclosed whereas Sancho was on worldwide responsibility with England on the European Championship.
Sancho performed 4 seasons with Dortmund after beginning his profession at Manchester City.
“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,” he stated in United’s assertion. “The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League.”
Sancho compiled 49 objectives and 63 assists throughout all competitions for Dortmund, in line with the Bundesliga membership, which wished him nicely.
“It was Jadon’s express desire to return to his home country and the Premier League, and his behavior was absolutely flawless at all times,” Dortmund chief government Hans-Joachim Watzke stated in a press release.
United completed second within the Premier League final season, 12 factors behind rival Manchester City.
“This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to bring the success that the fans deserve,” Sancho stated.
United supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated Sancho “epitomizes the type of player” he desires at Old Trafford.
“He is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United. He will form an integral part of my squad for years to come and we look forward to seeing him blossom,” Solskjaer stated. “His goals and assists records speak for themselves and he will also bring tremendous pace, flair and creativity to the team.”
In 2017, Sancho turned down a deal to remain at City and as a substitute went to Dortmund.
Now he’ll play with the opposite Manchester staff, which is trying to dethrone its neighbor. United kicks off its new season on Aug. 14 towards Leeds.