Jadon Sancho aims subtle dig at Man Utd after starring on Chelsea debut
Jadon Sancho could not resist a cheeky jibe at parent club Manchester United after his Chelsea debut.
The England international signed for the Blues on loan with an obligation to buy in the summer, putting an end to his Old Trafford hell.
Erik ten Hag had ostracised the winger last season after he refused to apologise following a social media outburst at the Dutchman.
It saw him loaned to Borussia Dortmund for the latter half of the campaign where he helped them reach the Champions League final.
Chelsea star Jadon Sancho revealed he is now happy again
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After a shock move to Chelsea in the last days of the transfer window, Sancho made his debut off the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday night at the Vitality Stadium.
And he made an immediate impact, supplying the assist for Christopher Nkunku to slot home late in the day that saw the Blues take all three points.
Subtly nodding to his broken relationship with Ten Hag, Sancho admitted that being at Chelsea has made him feel welcome and happy again.
Speaking after the match, he told Sky Sports: "It’s amazing to make my debut for Chelsea, just being back playing, I’m very grateful.
"The team played very well, we dug into the end and got the three points. I’ve been working hard for this moment and I’m happy I got my chance.
"I had a great end to last season, being in the Champions League season. Going into this season, I wanted to have a good start and I’m happy.
"I have to say thank you to the staff and team-mates. The first day I came in, they made me feel welcome and I’m so happy to feel this comfortable."
Since his £73million move to United, Sancho has not lived up to expectations having scored just nine times in 58 Premier League appearances.
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It saw him relegated to a squad player role under United predecessors Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick before his spectacular fallout with Ten Hag.
But Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is ready to show the 24-year-old some love after a difficult couple of years.
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Jadon Sancho supplied the match-winning assist on his Chelsea debut
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"I don’t see problems around Jadon Sancho. I don’t see anything," the Italian said.
"Jadon is a very good player. I knew that he is a good player and he can help us.
"All the noise around, I don’t care. He’s very polite, training well on and off the ball. And he’s a good player."
Chelsea are next in action against West Ham on Saturday lunch-time at the London Stadium.