Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba has advised a Manchester United player to leave the club if he wishes to advance his career. According to Drogba, the player should consider joining a club like Chelsea, which has a winning mentality and a proven track record of securing championships. Drogba believes that staying at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag’s management could potentially hinder the player’s career growth.
Recent reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has offered a contract to Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who is reportedly excited at the prospect of joining the French champions. Sancho spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, where he had a successful stint. However, his relationship with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been strained, with Sancho accusing Ten Hag of making him a “scapegoat” after receiving public criticism.
Jadon Sancho, who joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for a hefty fee of £73 million in July 2021, has not played in a competitive match for the club since their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest last August. Recently, both Sancho and Ten Hag have made efforts to resolve their differences, and Sancho even participated in a pre-season friendly against Rangers. Despite this reconciliation, a summer transfer for Sancho remains a possibility, with Manchester United open to selling the England international. The improved relationship between Sancho and Ten Hag puts the club in a strong position for negotiations.
During his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, Sancho’s performance was particularly impressive, especially in the Champions League semi-final against PSG, where he played a key role in their first-leg victory. This standout performance has kept him on PSG’s radar as a potential recruit.
Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports that PSG is close to finalizing a contractual agreement with Sancho. However, it remains uncertain whether Manchester United will agree to the transfer and at what price. Borussia Dortmund had shown interest in re-signing Sancho but lacked the financial resources to finalize the deal.
Other top clubs, including Barcelona and Juventus, have also expressed interest in Sancho. However, it seems that PSG is the most likely destination if he leaves Manchester United. Reports suggest that Manchester United’s owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is seeking around €50 million (£42 million) for the winger. The recent departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid has further heightened PSG’s interest in Sancho, whom they believe could be a perfect addition to their squad.
Aouna adds that Sancho is enthusiastic about the project PSG has presented to him and is eager to join the club after receiving their contract offer. This potential transfer could also benefit Manchester United, who are currently in negotiations with PSG for the signing of Manuel Ugarte.
Didier Drogba’s advice to Jadon Sancho to leave Manchester United to advance his career highlights the ongoing speculation about the winger’s future. The prospect of joining a club with a championship-winning mentality like Chelsea or PSG offers Sancho an opportunity to realize his potential and achieve greater success. As the transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see where Sancho ultimately lands and how his career unfolds.