Juventus had earlier shown interest in signing the 25-year-old, reportedly also having agreed personal terms, but the interest soon cooled off as the Italian club couldn't reach an agreement with United. Now, Dortmund have come to the rescue of their former star, but they will have to proceed cautiously to strike a deal that doesn't hurt them in the long run. Sancho also wants to return to Signal Iduna Park and has reportedly agreed to halve his salary for the German club.
The ex-Manchester City player's time at Old Trafford yielded 58 Premier League appearances with nine goals and six assists. While on a season-long loan at Chelsea, he played 31 league games in which he scored three goals and registered four assists. During his 2023–24 loan return to Dortmund, he played 14 Bundesliga games in which he scored two goals and provided two assists. Across these spells, his output fell short of expectations and highlights the struggles he has faced to reclaim his initial Dortmund form.