On-loan attacker Jadon Sancho has expressed his gratitude to Chelsea after making a stunning debut for them against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Sancho, who joined United for a hefty sum of £73 million from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021, has struggled at Old Trafford and returned to the German club on loan for the second half of the previous season.
Speaking to Sky Sports after setting up the only goal of the game by Christopher Nkunku, the 24-year-old remarked, “It’s amazing to make my debut for Chelsea. I have to say thank you to the staff and players. From the first day, they’ve made me feel welcome. I’m grateful to be back playing.”
“I’ve been working hard for this moment” 💪
Jadon Sancho after assisting on his dream debut for Chelsea 💬 pic.twitter.com/VFKPNMtPo4
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 14, 2024
Nkunku’s clever finish secured Chelsea a victory with two Premier League away wins out of two. Despite their opponents missing a penalty and hitting the woodwork twice, Chelsea emerged victorious with Sancho providing his first assist in England since his time at United. The talented attacker replaced Pedro Neto at half-time and was awarded the Player of the Match title by Nkunku.
“He looked like he was really enjoying his football!” 🤩
Jamie Carragher on Jadon Sancho’s move to Chelsea, which could get his career “back on track” ⬇ pic.twitter.com/DV5N3Shmlx
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 14, 2024
Reflecting on the match, Sancho stated, “We dug in. I’ve been working hard for this moment and I’m just happy I got my chance. I had a great end to last season, being in the Champions League final. I told myself I’d have a great start to this season and it’s great to start with a win.”
“All the noise around Jadon Sancho and Joao Felix… I don’t care!”
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca “doesn’t see anything negative” around Jadon Sancho and Joao Felix 🔵 pic.twitter.com/K1AV8WbblC
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 14, 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca showed confidence in both Sancho and Joao Felix, dismissing any negative perceptions surrounding them. He praised the players for their abilities and contributions to the team, emphasizing their importance in Chelsea’s future successes.
“I don’t see anything negative,” added Maresca. “For me, Jadon and Joao are very good players. I knew [Sancho] was a very good player and can help us. All the noise around [his attitude]… I don’t care. With us, he’s very polite. He’s training well on and off the ball.”
Conclusion
As Jadon Sancho shines in his debut for Chelsea, the football world eagerly awaits more thrilling performances from the talented attacker. With Enzo Maresca’s supportive words and the team’s welcoming environment, Sancho seems poised for success on his loan spell at Stamford Bridge. The partnership between Sancho and Joao Felix also holds promise for Chelsea’s future endeavors, as both players exhibit tremendous skill and dedication to the game.
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