Jadon Sancho could reportedly end up in MLS as the former Manchester United player is interested in a stateside switch in the future after sealing his loan to Aston Villa. When United splashed £73 million ($99m) to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger was hailed as the missing piece of their attacking puzzle. Sancho himself called it “a dream come true.” Fast forward three years, and that dream has dissolved into a prolonged nightmare.
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Sources close to the player have told that Sancho is seriously considering a switch across the Atlantic once he becomes a free agent. The prospect of Major League Soccer appeals to him not just for footballing reasons, but for lifestyle and personal growth opportunities too.
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For a player worn down by the relentless glare of the Premier League, the MLS presents a chance to reset. The league has risen sharply in prominence in recent years, with global icons such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets turning out stateside. A move would allow Sancho to ply his trade in a competitive, but more forgiving, environment.
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Despite the growing American interest, Sancho is far from without admirers in Europe. Clubs in Germany and Spain have quietly registered their curiosity, while several English outfits are keeping tabs on his situation. However, there’s a catch. Elite clubs remain hesitant, waiting to see whether Sancho can deliver consistently during his Villa loan. For now, his performances under Unai Emery will determine whether he earns a second chance at Europe’s top table, or whether he takes the route of many high-profile stars before him by heading west to MLS.
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At Aston Villa, Sancho has the platform to change the narrative. Emery’s side are pushing hard for a top-four finish and a coveted Champions League spot, and the Englishman could play a key role in that chase. If he finds his spark in claret and blue, Sancho could yet force his way back into the conversation for a return to the Premier League’s elite or a move into Europe. But another underwhelming season would likely see him leaning towards MLS, where lucrative contracts and a more relaxed atmosphere might offer the ideal environment to revive his career.