Jadon Sancho finally got a move away from Man Utd on transfer deadline day after looking all summer for a new club.
Jadon Sancho has signed for Aston Villa on loan.(Image: Aston Villa YouTube)
Jadon Sancho spoke to Marcus Rashford before joining Aston Villa on a season-long loan.
Sancho and Rashford were members of the 'bomb squad' at Manchester United this summer.
Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia, Sancho and Rashford outlined their desire to leave United and were told to train on their own at Carrington while they looked for new clubs.
Villa agreed to cover 80 per cent of Sancho's wages, but the deal includes achievable bonuses which essentially means his full wages should be covered during his stint in Birmingham.
Rashford spent the last six months of last season on loan at Villa Park after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim.
Sancho sought Rashford's advice before completing his move and he was impressed by Villa boss Unai Emery.
Speaking to Villa club media, Sancho said: “When I spoke to the manager he gave me belief and confidence. He showed me the plan of what they want to achieve this year and it really inspired me. He definitely persuaded me, and I can’t wait to work under him.”
He continued: “As a player and especially as a team, we have to be achieving big things. We have to be looking towards that, and hopefully I can help the team to achieve some of those goals.
“The team comes first, so whenever the manager needs me I’ll be ready. I’ve got individual goals, but my main goal is for the team. Achieving something as a team is much more special than individually.
“I feel like all players have individual goals, but the team always comes first. ’ll be looking to achieve goals with the team first.”
Speaking about Rashford, Sancho added: “I spoke to him while he was here last season and I know he really enjoyed it. He said so many lovely things about the club, like how it’s a family and you feel that friendly environment with great players and staff. I definitely felt that as I came in.”
United have also received a loan fee for Sancho, who left on deadline day for a second successive summer.
United signed Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £72.8million in the summer of 2021 and former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested he could become an elite player at Old Trafford.
Sancho was an England international and one of the most exciting players in Europe when he arrived at United.
However, he contributed just 12 goals and six assists in 83 appearances for United before his fallout with Erik ten Hag.
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