‘You need this foundation’: United loanee details why he’s so comfortable at new club

Jadon Sancho is gearing up for this Saturday’s highly-anticipated Champions League final, after which he will officially be a Manchester United player again.

Indeed, Borussia Dortmund lock horns with 14-time European champions Real Madrid on Saturday night, with the likes of Sancho and Jude Bellingham returning to their home comforts in England at Wembley Stadium.

Given Madrid’s illustrious – and quite frankly unbelievable – history in the competition, they are, of course, the major favourites to get their hands on the trophy for the 15th time in their history. Sancho, meanwhile, will be hoping he can play a direct part in Dortmund defying all odds and reigning victorious.

As there was no buy clause included in the winger’s terms, he could realistically return to Carrington for pre-season in July. It’s thought that Sancho would be open to playing for United again as long as Erik ten Hag is no longer the manager. However, the most recent reports regarding the Dutchman’s future suggest that INEOS are leaning towards keeping him in the dugout for the 2024/2025 term.

Therefore, the 24-year-old may be resigned to parting ways with the club after just three years, and if he did, a permanent transfer to Dortmund is a likely outcome.

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Sancho hails Dortmund fans’ unwavering support

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of this weekend’s exhilarating final, he detailed why he feels so comfortable in Germany, having now overseen a second spell in black and yellow.

“It’s a big family. Everyone respects each other, everyone helps each other,” Sancho began. “Especially for me, a young player, you need this foundation and especially the fans.

“The fans always support me through good and bad times, and that is what keeps me – and young players – motivated to do their best.”

He added: “I always knew one day I would play in a game like this. For it to be London, and for me to be only 24, to get my first experience in a Champions League final is actually surreal. It hasn’t really sunk in yet, but when we travel to London, the occasion will start to hit me.”