Jadon Sancho insists he is “really happy” playing for Borussia Dortmund after they strolled to a 6-0 friendly win over SCR Altach.
The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, who missed Dortmund’s August 10 deadline to sign the England international.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc subsequently insisted Sancho will not be leaving the club, stating they are planning ahead with the youngster in the squad.
Sancho has now travelled to Switzerland with his team-mates, where Dortmund kicked-off their pre-season training camp with a routine win, of which the youngster started and played the first 45 minutes.
In Pictures | Jadon Sancho training with Dortmund | 10/08/2020
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“I love playing with this lot. It is a special bunch,” Sancho said after the game. “We’ve got some special young players coming up.
“I am really happy to share the pitch with them and guide them. I was once in their shoes, playing with the seniors. I am happy for them.”
“I joined when I was 17. Some of the lads are the same age. I’ve been there and done that. I can guide them in what’s good and what isn’t. I can hopefully motivate them as well.”
While Sancho certainly seems settled with Dortmund, Standard Sport understands United remain interested in the youngster, having never felt bound by the ‘artificial’ deadline.
United will continue to hold talks with Sancho’s agent Emeka Obasi, while Dormund have also introduced Marco Lichtsteiner as an intermediary.
Meanwhile, starting alongside Sancho was 17-year-old Jude Bellingham, who was also a prime United target before completing his move to Dortmund.
In Pictures | Jadon Sancho’s 20 best moments as he turns 20
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2/21 Makes England breakthrough
Jadon Sancho playing for England Under-16s in October 2015.
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3/21 Impressing at Manchester City
Jadon Sancho was being noticed as one to watch at Manchester City after arriving from Watford.
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4/21 Wins Under-17 World Cup
A first piece of silverware for the youngster, winning the Under-17 World Cup with England in 2017.
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5/21 Signs for Borussia Dortmund
After deciding he wants to leave Manchester City, a move to Tottenham is blocked and Borussia Dortmund agree a deal worth around £8m on August 31, 2017.
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6/21 Makes debut for Dortmund
Sancho has to wait almost two months to make his debut.
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7/21 First Dortmund start
Sancho starts against Wolfsburg on January 14, 2018, being denied a goal by the woodwork.
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8/21 First senior goal
Just over three months later, Sancho gets his first goal. He scores against Bayer Leverkusen on April 21, 2018. Adding two assists to boot.
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9/21 Plays against Manchester City
The International Champions Cup sees a reunion with City.
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10/21 Champions League debut
On September 18, 2018, Sancho makes his first steps in European competition.
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11/21 Signs new Dortmund contract
His form is rewards with a new deal.
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12/21 Named Bundesliga player of the month
Three goals and an assist in October 2018 has him on top in Germany.
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13/21 First senior England call-up
…and a call from Gareth Southgate soon follows.
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14/21 Makes senior England debut
Sancho replaces Raheem Sterling against Croatia a few days later.
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15/21 Makes Champions League history
A big October concludes with his first goal in the Champions League, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to score in the competition.
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16/21 Makes Dortmund history
A goal against Mainz in April, 2019, sees Sancho reaches double digits for the season. He is the youngest player in Dortmund history to hit 10 goals in a single season.
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17/21 Scores in Supercup final
It is Sancho’s first silverware as a senior player.
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18/21 Another new contract
He is again rewarded with improved terms.
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19/21 Starting for England in Uefa Nations League
Sancho is starting to firm up a place in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI by the summer of 2019.
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20/21 First goal for England
Just shy of a year since his debut, Sancho scores his first goal for England as Kosovo are beaten.
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21/21 Second goal for England
Shortly afterwards, Sancho has his second goal as England win 5-3 at St. Mary’s.
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2/21 Makes England breakthrough
Jadon Sancho playing for England Under-16s in October 2015.
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3/21 Impressing at Manchester City
Jadon Sancho was being noticed as one to watch at Manchester City after arriving from Watford.
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4/21 Wins Under-17 World Cup
A first piece of silverware for the youngster, winning the Under-17 World Cup with England in 2017.
AFP via Getty Images
5/21 Signs for Borussia Dortmund
After deciding he wants to leave Manchester City, a move to Tottenham is blocked and Borussia Dortmund agree a deal worth around £8m on August 31, 2017.
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6/21 Makes debut for Dortmund
Sancho has to wait almost two months to make his debut.
Bongarts/Getty Images
7/21 First Dortmund start
Sancho starts against Wolfsburg on January 14, 2018, being denied a goal by the woodwork.
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8/21 First senior goal
Just over three months later, Sancho gets his first goal. He scores against Bayer Leverkusen on April 21, 2018. Adding two assists to boot.
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9/21 Plays against Manchester City
The International Champions Cup sees a reunion with City.
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10/21 Champions League debut
On September 18, 2018, Sancho makes his first steps in European competition.
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11/21 Signs new Dortmund contract
His form is rewards with a new deal.
AFP via Getty Images
12/21 Named Bundesliga player of the month
Three goals and an assist in October 2018 has him on top in Germany.
AFP via Getty Images
13/21 First senior England call-up
…and a call from Gareth Southgate soon follows.
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14/21 Makes senior England debut
Sancho replaces Raheem Sterling against Croatia a few days later.
Getty Images
15/21 Makes Champions League history
A big October concludes with his first goal in the Champions League, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to score in the competition.
Bongarts/Getty Images
16/21 Makes Dortmund history
A goal against Mainz in April, 2019, sees Sancho reaches double digits for the season. He is the youngest player in Dortmund history to hit 10 goals in a single season.
Bongarts/Getty Images
17/21 Scores in Supercup final
It is Sancho’s first silverware as a senior player.
Bongarts/Getty Images
18/21 Another new contract
He is again rewarded with improved terms.
Bongarts/Getty Images
19/21 Starting for England in Uefa Nations League
Sancho is starting to firm up a place in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI by the summer of 2019.
AFP via Getty Images
20/21 First goal for England
Just shy of a year since his debut, Sancho scores his first goal for England as Kosovo are beaten.
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21/21 Second goal for England
Shortly afterwards, Sancho has his second goal as England win 5-3 at St. Mary’s.
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The former Birmingham also played just the first half – and he certainly made his time on the pitch count.
Bellingham executed a stunning backheel to assist Erling Haaland, also playing a vital role in Giovanni Reyna’s opener.
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