Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, offers a gesture of reconciliation to Jadon Sancho.
Erik ten Hag suggests that Jadon Sancho could still have a future at Manchester United, despite ongoing speculation about a potential January move. However, the 23-year-old must first apologize for the fallout with his manager. Sancho, who was acquired for £73 million, has not featured for the Red Devils since August, following a social media outburst criticizing the manager for excluding him from the matchday squad in September.
Ten Hag is open to reintegrating Sancho into the team but insists on a public apology, a step the winger has been reluctant to take. As the transfer window approaches, there are increasing links to a move away, particularly to clubs in Saudi Arabia. Ten Hag maintains that there is a path for Sancho to return to Old Trafford if he complies with the required standards.
When asked if Sancho must leave in January, Ten Hag responded, “It is about a culture, and every player has to match certain standards.” He emphasized that Sancho knows what is expected if he wants to make a comeback.
Regarding the financial impact of Sancho’s situation on United, Ten Hag deemed it an internal matter, stating, “We will see what will happen.” Nemanja Matic recently claimed that Sancho was consistently late for training, a concern echoed by another player, Alejandro Garnacho, who has since overcome those issues.
Ten Hag acknowledged the challenges faced by young players in adapting to the professional footballer’s lifestyle but highlighted Garnacho’s development as a positive example. United faces Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Marcus Rashford a late doubt due to illness, followed by a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
