After a turbulent spell at Manchester United, Jadon Sancho lauded Chelsea for the kind reception he received.

After an open feud with United manager Erik ten Hag last season, Sancho was benched and spent the rest of the season on loan with Borussia Dortmund. After a summer of rehabilitation, he made an impression in the Community Shield as a substitute, but he missed the first two league games of the new season.

The winger’s beloved Chelsea were the ones who rescued him on deadline day. He reportedly has an obligation to buy next summer, meaning United would incur a significant loss on the £73 million acquisition, and he went on loan to Stamford Bridge.

In his first Premier League appearance in almost a year, Sancho made an appearance off the bench for Chelsea’s match against Bournemouth. Also, he had an immediate effect, helping set up replacement Christopher Nkunku for the game-winning goal in stoppage time.Sancho spoke to Sky Sports following the 1-0 victory, saying, “First of all it is amazing to make my debut for Chelsea.”. Just getting back into the game has made me very happy. We are pleased with the three points because the team played excellently.

I’m just glad I got my chance because I’ve been working so hard for this moment. Playing in the Champions League final was a fantastic way to cap off last season. It’s an honor to play my first game for Chelsea. Everyone on staff and in my team deserves my deepest gratitude. They made me feel at home the moment I walked through the door, and I couldn’t be happier about it.