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Jadon Sancho has disclosed a pivotal pre-season conversation with Marco Reus, where the Borussia Dortmund captain urged him to consider returning to the German club. The revelation comes in the wake of Sancho's recent loan move back to Dortmund for the remainder of the season, following a challenging period of exile from the Manchester United first team.
The 23-year-old's discord with Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, escalated after being excluded from the matchday squad at Arsenal in September. Sancho, who was Ten Hag's most utilized player during pre-season, found himself at odds with the manager, accusing him of dishonesty regarding training performances.
The abrupt downturn in Sancho's situation contrasts sharply with his role during pre-season, where he featured prominently, including a starting position in a July friendly against his former club in Las Vegas. Following the match, a 3-2 defeat for Manchester United, Sancho shared a brief but significant conversation with former teammate Marco Reus on the pitch.
Reflecting on that exchange, Sancho stated, "That Vegas clip, he [Reus] was telling me to come back to Dortmund. That's inside information and he said 'Whenever you're ready bro I'm here'." The disclosure sheds light on the camaraderie and support within the Dortmund ranks, reinforcing the sense of familiarity and backing that Sancho feels from the club and its players.
As Jadon Sancho embarks on his return to Borussia Dortmund, the behind-the-scenes encouragement from Marco Reus offers a glimpse into the camaraderie and rapport that may contribute to his resurgence in the familiar Bundesliga surroundings.
