Manchester City should be asking questions of how Jadon Sancho slipped their net, says Dietmar Hamann, saying the Borussia Dortmund winger is now sat behind only Kylian Mbappe when it comes to the top-rated talent in Europe.
Having taken the decision to leave the Etihad Stadium in 2017, the product of City’s academy system opted to try his luck in Germany.
Sancho has starred for Dortmund, earning senior international recognition with England along the way, and is now sparking talk of a £100 million ($125m) return to the Premier League.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are among those said to be keen on the 20-year-old forward, with Hamann admitting it is easy to see why interest is building. For the former City and Liverpool midfielder, only Paris Saint-Germain’s World Cup-winning striker Mbappe sits above Sancho when it comes to the “highest valued” players on the market.
Hamann told Sky Sports: "In Dortmund, we've seen in the past that they can develop players when given time.
"When he first came, he had a bit of a rough start for the first few months, but the last 12 to 18 months, you have to say he's probably been the best player in the Bundesliga and I'm not surprised there's huge interest in England to take him back.
"We had [Ousmane] Dembele here a few years ago before he went to Barcelona [and he] never really recovered, but I've rarely seen a player in the last decade who beats players or defenders purely with skill. He's in double figures again this season with nine or 10 games to go in assists and in goals.
"I'd probably make him the highest valued player. If you look at Mbappe, he might be the only one who's valued higher than Sancho now. This is how good he's been.
"I think it would be a major act for Dortmund to keep him this summer.
"I just wonder what they think at Manchester City because they must have seen that he's got something, otherwise it wouldn't have been possible for him to perform the way he did over the past 18 months."
Sancho hit 17 goals and teed up 19 more for grateful team-mates prior to competitive football being shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Keerzerg
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One thing is to say: That’s the most beautiful goal I’ve ever seen. But that’s not what the post says. You’re the one misreading. The sentence doesn’t make sense as is.
Forget I said anything. I’m the one who misread... My bad.
Keerzerg
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are you weak in English "I have ever seen" what's wrong
One thing is to say: That’s the most beautiful goal I’ve ever seen. But that’s not what the post says. You’re the one misreading. The sentence doesn’t make sense as is.
bidbiky
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and De Jong
sehajbains_02
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What’s the meaning of “I’ve ever seen it”. I hate it when people make wrong pics and memes full of mistakes
are you weak in English "I have ever seen" what's wrong
sehajbains_02
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so he never watched Zlatan's Bicycle kick against England
Don't you know the meaning of " best goal in UCL history" ???? Zlatan scored in International match
Hyderabad
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To choose one from Halaand and Mbappe is same as to choose one from Messi and Ronaldo . Sancho is the best young Midfielder currently
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dude Sancho is by far better than håland without a Doubt .no one is talking about rashford like this and he is Better than Sancho (a little) so he must be better than håland
LM10NJR10IBRA9
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Mbappe's favourite goal is also my favourite goal which is the best in UCL history
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so he never watched Zlatan's Bicycle kick against England
Agubenjamin
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Mbappe love the farmers league 😂😂😂😂
Keerzerg
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Mbappe's favourite goal is also my favourite goal which is the best in UCL history
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What’s the meaning of “I’ve ever seen it”. I hate it when people make wrong pics and memes full of mistakes
yellowall09
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the only home that will suit that will make you too settled instantly if you can join is man u or Chelsea not because am man u fans Chelsea already has a player that fill his position so I will advise him too join man u all the players ole bought has been fantastic join us we are united #GGMU# you are welcome 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
another man useless fan
juhalmty
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Hyping England 🏴 players is the most mistake ppl do in their lifetime. Is he better Dan sterling or rashford no definately no n I mean it.
but they are also England players[Crylaugh]
Vibilpstu
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Hyping England 🏴 players is the most mistake ppl do in their lifetime. Is he better Dan sterling or rashford no definately no n I mean it.
Maecimnos
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Media keeps overrating Sancho everyday. This dude Sancho shouldn't be more worth £60 million. He'll flop in competitive leagues
TajemniczyPl
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Come on Jadon 😈 Join us. take 7 number 7 like CR7
Woeadipsy
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the only home that will suit that will make you too settled instantly if you can join is man u or Chelsea not because am man u fans Chelsea already has a player that fill his position so I will advise him too join man u all the players ole bought has been fantastic join us we are united #GGMU# you are welcome 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
sehajbains_02
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Mbappe's favourite goal is also my favourite goal which is the best in UCL history
MrMeeeeeee
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To choose one from Halaand and Mbappe is same as to choose one from Messi and Ronaldo . Sancho is the best young Midfielder currently
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Sancho is a attacking winger ....= A Forward
sehajbains_02
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To choose one from Halaand and Mbappe is same as to choose one from Messi and Ronaldo . Sancho is the best young Midfielder currently
MrMeeeeeee
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Sancho is the best youngster Midfielder Mbappe and Halaand are the best forwards De Ligt is the best young defender
Sancho is a forward
MrMeeeeeee
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Mbappe is the real deal 👑🌠⚽️ ... Sancho has to come back to England and prove himself.... Mbappe proved himself in the Champions League as an 18 year old 🌠⚽️ and then in the World Cup 👑
sehajbains_02
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Sancho is the best youngster Midfielder Mbappe and Halaand are the best forwards De Ligt is the best young defender
vaeeksz
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Come to United Sancho, please come home, we your family are waiting for you.