Bruno Fernandes comment speaks volumes on how Man United squad feel about Jadon Sancho Chelsea move

Bruno Fernandes comment speaks volumes on how Man United squad feel about Jadon Sancho Chelsea move

Jadon Sancho has already made an impact, setting up Christopher Nkunku’s winning goal for Chelsea against Bournemouth as part of his loan agreement that includes an obligation to buy for £25 million next summer.

After Jadon Sancho’s man of the match debut for Chelsea this past weekend, Bruno Fernandes demonstrated that Man United players still hold the winger in high respect.

During his stint at Old Trafford, Sancho failed to live up to expectations and developed a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, who blamed him for subpar training sessions. As a result of their falling out, the player was demoted to the reserve squad.

The England winger was loaned to Borussia Dortmund in an attempt to get more playing time, and even though he performed well there, his future remained still uncertain.

Sancho’s loan deal features an obligation to buy for £25million next summer and he has already made a fast impression with his new club after setting up Christopher Nkunku’s winner for Chelsea against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The 24-year-old dazzled after coming off the bench at half time and his former team-mate Fernandes was keen to single him out for praise after the match.

Sancho – who sent a pointed message to United after the game – uploaded a post on Instagram hailing the win with a photo of him celebrating alongside Nkunku, saying he was “delighted” to mark his Chelsea debut with a win. Fernandes responded: “Some player you [fire emoji] keep that smile.”

Fernandes’ comments shine a light on the sentiment towards Sancho despite the acrimonious end to his time at United and disagreement with Ten Hag – having effectively called him a liar by denying the Dutchman’s claims he was not performing in training.

He looked a player reborn on loan at Dortmund as he started 18 games, scoring twice and assisting another two, becoming a key player and starting the 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

Sancho is now looking to begin a fresh chapter at Chelsea and after starring for the team against Bournemouth, boss Enzo Maresca said he “loved” the £73m winger and told him to keep working hard