Manchester United’s Pre-Season Starts Amid Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho Uncertainty
Manchester United’s pre-season kickoff at Carrington has been overshadowed by unresolved tensions involving manager Erik ten Hag and winger Jadon Sancho.
As the team prepares for the upcoming season, the status of Sancho remains unclear, creating a cloud of uncertainty for the club’s staff.
Players not involved in Euro 2024 or the Copa America are scheduled to return to the training ground today.
Sancho, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, is among those expected back. However, his situation is complex due to lingering issues with Ten Hag.
The rift began last September when Ten Hag excluded Sancho from a match against Arsenal, citing subpar training performances.
Sancho accused the manager of lying and scapegoating, leading to his banishment from first-team training. Refusing to apologize, Sancho faced a four-month exile before rejoining Dortmund, where he contributed three goals and three assists in 21 appearances, helping the team reach the Champions League final.
Despite expectations that Sancho will leave Manchester United permanently this summer, his return to Carrington is anticipated. However,
The Sun reports that club staff have not been informed about his reintegration into the squad. Typically, staff receive detailed schedules and player updates ahead of pre-season, but Sancho’s status remains a mystery.
United are reportedly eager to offload Sancho’s £300,000-a-week salary, setting a £45 million asking price, a significant drop from the £73 million paid for him in 2021.
Dortmund’s financial constraints and lack of other suitors complicate a potential permanent move.
Ten Hag may seek to resolve the conflict through discussions with Sancho as early as today. However, if a resolution seems unlikely and Sancho’s departure is imminent,
United might opt to keep him separated from the first-team squad. Similarly, Mason Greenwood, another forward expected to exit, is not likely to be recalled to Carrington.
As Manchester United’s pre-season begins, the unresolved issues between Ten Hag and Sancho leave the team facing an uncertain start to their preparations.
Manchester United’s Pre-Season Starts Amid Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho Uncertainty
