Dortmund are preparing to submit an offer to sign Jadon Sancho on a free transfer in the summer of 2026, marking the possibility of him wearing the Ruhr club's jersey for the third time.
Sancho's contract with Manchester United expires at the end of this season. The Red Devils have decided not to activate the one-year extension clause, meaning the £73 million signing will leave Old Trafford without receiving any transfer fee.
This season, the English winger is playing for Aston Villa on loan without a buy-out clause. After 25 appearances, mostly from the bench, Sancho has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist. This modest record makes it unlikely that Sancho will stay at Villa Park.
Meanwhile, Dortmund has emerged as an emotionally charged option. Sancho enjoyed four stellar seasons at Signal Iduna Park before moving to England in 2021. He also returned on loan for the second half of the 2023/24 season and helped the German team reach the Champions League final. Sancho even started against Real Madrid at Wembley.
Sancho is reportedly actively exploring potential destinations, with Dortmund being seriously considered. A return to the Bundesliga could be a turning point in helping Sancho rediscover his peak form.
The Bundesliga's technically skilled style of play, prioritizing ball control and attacking down the flanks, is considered a perfect fit for Sancho, in contrast to the physically demanding and fast-paced environment of the Premier League.