Jadon Sancho seemingly draws first blood after leaving United

Jadon Sancho made an eye rolling move to Chelsea on deadline day despite narratives indicating a resolution of his quarrel with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

However, the England international’s switch to Stamford Bridge has seen Jadon Sancho aim a subtle dig about his time at Old Trafford and supposedly at former manager, Erik ten Hag.

After completing his loan move to Stamford Bridge, with an obligation to buy next summer, Sancho couldn’t help but express his excitement about Chelsea’s playing style—comments that seem to throw shade at Erik ten Hag’s approach.

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In his first interview with Chelsea’s media, Sancho praised the Blues’ manager for his dynamic, attack-minded philosophy, which he said suits his strengths as a winger. “I enjoy his style of play. The wingers when they get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct,” Sancho said, seemingly contrasting this with the tactical restrictions he may have felt under Ten Hag.

The former Borussia Dortmund star also had this to say:

“I think it’s the manager who really drew me to the project.They’re signing me for a reason and to contribute to the team, and I’m ready to do that.”

Sancho’s comments about Chelsea’s project and the manager’s vision suggest a stark difference from his experience at Old Trafford, where his time was marked by inconsistency and public clashes with Ten Hag. As the 24-year-old prepares to light up Stamford Bridge, Manchester United fans are left wondering what could have been if things had played out differently.

Is Sancho’s excitement for Chelsea’s style a thinly veiled critique of United’s? Only time will tell as he aims to bring the flair and excitement back to his game under the guidance of a manager who seems to understand his potential.

Chelsea versus Manchester United this season will be an interesting view to watch particularly for the narratives that is set to come from it. But it is unclear if the loan rules will prevent Jadon Sancho from playing against the Red Devils.