Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United Return: Only Four Players Have Liked the Club’s Post Confirming His Comeback
Manchester United’s announcement of Jadon Sancho’s return to the first-team fold has sparked a mixed reaction from the squad, with only four players liking the club’s post confirming his comeback.
Sancho, 24, fell out with manager Erik ten Hag last season and was forced to train away from the first team before securing a loan move to Borussia Dortmund in January. However, the winger impressed as Dortmund reached the Champions League final, and returned to United on Wednesday for testing before training with his team-mates the next day.
Clear-the-air talks reportedly took place between Sancho and ten Hag earlier this week, with both parties agreeing to draw a line under their previous falling out. While it’s uncertain whether ten Hag received an apology from Sancho after the winger posted an inflammatory message on social media in response to the manager’s criticism of his training performances.
United announced Sancho’s return on Instagram, with the caption: "Jadon has returned to United training at Carrington, as our pre-season work continues." At the time of writing, only four United players have liked the announcement – Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, and Diogo Dalot.
Sancho will reportedly not be involved in Monday’s opening pre-season friendly with Rosenborg. However, the 24-year-old will be available for the remainder of United’s programme, which includes a trip to Edinburgh to play Rangers at Murrayfield and a three-match tour of the US.
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Meanwhile, veteran defender Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year deal with the club after making 30 appearances last term. Evans progressed through the club’s academy to the senior side in his first spell before moving to West Brom and then Leicester. He made a substitute appearance for United in last term’s FA Cup final victory over rivals Manchester City.
"I am delighted to have extended my contract at Manchester United for another season," said Evans. "To play for this great club and feel the support from our incredible fans is always a privilege. Returning to the club last season was an honour; representing the team on the pitch alongside fantastic team-mates under an excellent manager. Winning the FA Cup together was an unforgettable experience; I know we can challenge for more trophies in the season ahead."
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