Jadon Sancho (loan)

[London Villan]

Surprised he had so many appearances for Chelsea last season.

[Steve67]

He is part of a squad that got into the Champions League and helped to win the World Cup for clubs. He has that on a CV. I hope it lifts up to that tag rather than proving to be a wanker. On the odd occasion I saw him play last year he looked quite quick. And a bit tricky. I hope he brings that to us.

[nigel]

When did Sancho last have a decent season?

Wasn’t he good with Dortmund last season

[nigel]

Have to say, I’ve got Rashford vibes with this one

[Ian.]

Have to say, I’ve got Rashford vibes with this one

That’s good then, isn’t it?

[Smithy]

Sancho is obviously very talented, but he has failed to show it on a regular basis for a number of years now.  Glimpses, yes, but nothing more.

However, two things in my mind that I'm clinging to:

1. The last forward we loaned from Man Utd with a 'problematic' reputation did pretty well for us with a bit of Unai guidance.

2. It's a World Cup year, and he'll be 26 when it rolls around, smack bang in the prime years for a wide forward, so if he's not motivated to really turn it on this season, he never will be.

I'm a bit surprised we've gone in for him (like many), but as always, I trust Unai and his team if they think he can add something to the side that we weren't getting from Bailey.

[eamonn]

Did Sancho and Maatsen ever coincide and link-up sexily on the left?

[Smithy]

Did Sancho and Maatsen ever coincide and link-up sexily on the left?

They both played in the side that got to the champions league semi in 2024, but on opposite sides.  Sancho played off the right for Dortmund.

[nigel]

Have to say, I’ve got Rashford vibes with this one

That’s good then, isn’t it?

I hope so, mate

[cdbearsfan]

Be delighted if he is as good as Rashford.

[Ads]

The last time Sancho played with Maatsen was the European Cup final, with a certain Malen occupying the bench.

[luke95]

Desperation signing if ever there was one.

[Mister E]

"Villa Park to be renamed 'Aston Priory' in recognition of the work done to rehabilitate fallen footballers (notably, those from the North-West)".

[Rudy65]

Sancho was excellent in the season before last on loan at Dortmund. Also played 40 odd games last season at Chelsea. Warming to him with Emery’s coaching

[LeonW]

🚨 NEW: Marcus Rashford played a role in convincing Jadon Sancho to move to Aston Villa.
@GraemeBailey

Keep your gob shut next time

That made me laugh. Only thing you can do with this.