Jadon Sancho says his goal is “to be happy again” at Borussia Dortmund, after assisting Marco Reus in their 3-0 win over Darmstadt.
Sancho joined Dortmund on loan from Manchester United two days ago, after being frozen at Old Trafford following a public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. As a result, Sancho returned to Dortmund and made a quick impact after being brought to the bench through coach Edin Terzic.
In his first competitive appearance since last August, Sancho bagged an assist as he set up Reus for Dortmund’s second goal of the game. And the winger gave an emotional interview after the game, saying “Ever since I’ve come back I have felt at home and I’m just happy to be back on the pitch again.
“It was the intention that this would be the case, to go back and see Marco again. He’s a wonderful friend of mine and I’m glad I set his goal. [My goal is] to be satisfied again, to be back on the field and to help. “the team, get them back into the more sensible 3 and qualify for the Champions League.
“I have private goals that I’m not going to say now. I just need to help the team and I’m very positive in the second part of the season. We kept the sheet blank, which was vital and I just had to go game after game.
“The team have objectives and I’m sure we’ll do well if we fight every game.” The win leaves Dortmund fifth in the Bundesliga, just three points off the Champions League places.
Sancho was not the only new signing in action for Dortmund, with Ian Maatsen also featuring after joining the club on loan from Chelsea. And Terzic was delighted with the impact of both players, telling Sky Sports Germany : “First of all, we’re happy that we won.
“We are pleased that Jadon and Ian made a very intelligent impression. They were very vital to our game and for us to win today. “It is vital not to forget that we are talking about Jadon’s skill and fitness.
“One thing is he’s a very young player. He still enjoys it very much. Now he hits a wall for the first time. That exists in each and every one of their careers. We know what Jadon can do. ” We had an incredibly successful experience together.
“Now it’s about creating a new period of success. Of course, he has to invest a lot in it. But he is ready. He showed it to us from the first days. “
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