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Dortmund Eyes Third Sancho Spell as United Deal Ends

Published 9 April 2026

Borussia Dortmund is exploring the possibility of re-signing Jadon Sancho for a third spell at the club, as the English winger's contract with Manchester United nears its end this summer.

Sancho, 25, is currently on loan at Aston Villa from United, where he has made 31 appearances this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. His time at Villa Park has shown signs of improvement in recent matches, including assists against Lille and West Ham, but the club is unlikely to pursue a permanent deal. Instead, Aston Villa is shifting focus to other targets, such as West Ham's Crysencio Summerville, to bolster their attacking options. Sancho's loan ends this summer, and United holds an option to extend his contract by one year but is not expected to activate it, potentially allowing him to depart Old Trafford as a free agent.

Dortmund's interest stems from Sancho's successful history with the club. He broke through at Signal Iduna Park from 2017 to 2021, establishing himself as one of Europe's most promising young attackers with his dribbling, creativity, and contributions in goals and assists. After joining United in a club-record £73 million deal in 2021, Sancho struggled...

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