Manchester United ahead Jadon Sancho has described the circumstances of his mortgage swap to Chelsea as “a bit loopy” after transferring to Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
The Premier League rivals sealed the switch late on deadline day on Friday and introduced the settlement after Saturday’s top-flight matches.
“It’s the supervisor who actually drew me to the undertaking,” Sancho instructed Chelsea’s web site of latest Blues boss Enzo Maresca. “I knew him from his time with [manager] Pep Guardiola [as assistant] at Manchester Metropolis.
“He spoke to me on the cellphone about this undertaking and what he was constructing right here. For a younger participant like myself, it’s thrilling and I can’t wait to get began.”
Welcome to Chelsea, Jadon. 💙 pic.twitter.com/bzm8hxueAM
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 31, 2024
Sancho indicators for Chelsea
Former England ahead Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in July 2021 and has contributed 12 objectives and 6 assists in 83 video games for the membership.
Following a disagreement with United supervisor Erik ten Hag, the 24-year-old spent the second half of final season on mortgage with Dortmund, producing three objectives and three assists in 21 matches.
“London is the place I grew up and I’m completely happy to be again,” he mentioned. “It’s been a bit loopy. It was the final day of the switch window so it’s anticipated to be a bit loopy, however I’m actually completely happy it’s all lastly achieved.
“Chelsea is iconic. My idols rising up have been Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and now I’ve the chance to play for this membership like them. It’s an important feeling.”
Welcome to Chelsea, Jadon! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9VvrOR77lk
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 31, 2024
Sancho Chelsea debut
“They’re signing me for a motive and to contribute to the crew, and I’m prepared to do this,” added Sancho. “I take pleasure in [Maresca’s] fashion of play.
“When the wingers get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct. We play a number of one-twos with the 10s and the striker mixture performs. It’s very engaging and it’s a mode that I play.”
Sancho is not going to be eligible to play in Chelsea’s house recreation towards Crystal Palace on Sunday (1.30pm BST) however might make his debut at Bournemouth on September 14 (8pm).
Premier League guidelines additionally stipulate that he is not going to be allowed to play towards United in league matches. The groups face one another for the primary time on November 2 (3pm).
