Man Utd forward Sancho re-joins Dortmund on loan

The Premier League side will pay a portion of the England winger's wages.
AUF WIEDERSEHEN: Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN: Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.

Jadon Sancho has re-joined Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United, both clubs confirmed on Thursday, bringing an end to the attacker's exile from football over a disciplinary issue.

United will pay a portion of Sancho's wages during his loan, according to reports in British media.

The England international joined United from Dortmund for 85 million euros ($93.33 million) in August 2021, signing a five-year deal, but failed to hold down a regular spot and has made just three appearances this season after becoming embroiled in a row with manager Erik ten Hag.

"Sancho will now return to Germany on a temporary basis as Borussia Dortmund prepare to resume their Bundesliga campaign after a winter break," United said in a statement.

"The England international of 23 caps leaves with our best wishes for the remainder of this season."

Sancho was made to train away from the United first-team after saying in a now-deleted statement on social media that he had been made a " scapegoat " following his omission from their squad for the 3-1 defeat by Arsenal on Sept. 3.

Ten Hag said at the time that Sancho had been left out because of poor performances in training.

Sancho, a former youth player at United's rivals Manchester City, was a key cog in the Dortmund setup during his first spell at the Ruhr valley club between 2017-21, scoring 50 goals in just over 130 appearances.

"When I came into the dressing room today, it felt like 'coming home'," Sancho said. "I can't wait to see my team mates again, go out on the pitch, play football with a smile on my face, prepare goals, score goals and help qualify for the Champions League."

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