Jadon Sancho marked his return to Borussia Dortmund with an help and says his intention is “to be happy again” following his mortgage transfer from Manchester United.
Sancho got here off the bench within the second half of Saturday’s 3-0 Bundesliga win over Darmstadt to arrange Marco Reus for Dortmund’s second aim (77) simply two days after ending his Outdated Trafford exile.
The 23-year-old had beforehand left Dortmund for United in the summertime of 2021 however has made simply three appearances for Erik ten Hag’s facet this season after turning into embroiled in a row with the Dutchman.
Regardless of an absence of recreation time, Sancho appeared proper at house on his first aggressive look since August 2023 as Dortmund earned their first win in 5 league video games following a three-week winter break.
His help helped Dortmund take a 2-0 lead following Julian Brandt’s first-half opener (24) and the guests added a 3rd in stoppage time by means of Youssoufa Moukoko (90+2).
Talking after the match, Sancho stated he’s hoping his return to Germany will assist him rediscover his love for soccer.
“Ever since I’ve come back I have felt at home and I’m just happy to be back on the pitch again,” he stated.
“It was meant to be, coming back and seeing Marco again. He’s a great friend of mine and I’m happy to set up his goal.
“[My goal is] to be glad once more, to be again on the pitch and to assist the staff, get them again within the high three and qualify for the Champions League.
“I’ve got personal goals which I’m not going to say for now. I just want to help the team and I’m very positive about the second half of the season.
“We stored a clear sheet which was actually necessary and we simply take it recreation by recreation. The staff have targets and I am positive we’ll do properly if we struggle each recreation.”
The victory saw Dortmund move up to fifth in the Bundesliga table, three points behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig but 15 adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Darmstadt remain bottom.
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