A former Man Utd coach has revealed why Jadon Sancho moving to Chelsea was always likely, while also discussing his troublesome Old Trafford spell

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has commented on Chelsea star Jadon Sancho and given reasons why he struggled at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy says Jadon Sancho would sneak to London a lot before his switch to Chelsea.

Jadon Sancho’s quiet persona meant coaches struggled to understand him during his disappointing stint at Manchester United, according to former Red Devils assistant Benni McCarthy. Sancho joined United for a whopping £73million from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 but never found his feet during a disappointing three-year spell at Old Trafford.

Jadon Sancho is currently on loan at Chelsea ahead of a permanent move and appeared to take great joy in his parent club Manchester United's defeat to Tottenham

Jadon Sancho’s impressive start to life at Chelsea has prompted inevitable questions over Manchester United’s decision to get rid of him, however Erik ten Hag should have no regrets about the situation.

Tim Sherwood has mocked Manchester United over their decision to let Jadon Sancho join Chelsea, insisting the winger is ‘showing up’ Erik ten Hag. Sancho left United to join Chelsea on a season-long loan deal in August in a deal which includes an obligation to buy if certain targets are met.

Jadon Sancho has made an assist in each of his three Premier League matches with Chelsea to hit the ground running since departing Manchester United on transfer deadline day

Having a player like Cole alongside you is very good and I’m happy to assist him.’ Sancho has made an encouraging start to his Chelsea career and thanked the club’s fans