Chelsea captain Reece James has extended a warm welcome to his “brother” Jadon Sancho following Sancho’s deadline day transfer to the club.
Sancho has joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season, with a clause in the deal that requires Chelsea to purchase him for £20-£25 million next summer.
The 24-year-old England international aims to rejuvenate his career at Stamford Bridge after a challenging three-year period with Manchester United at Old Trafford….
Continue Reading..Sancho is already familiar with several players in west London, including James, from their time playing together for the England national team.
‘Welcome my brother,’ James posted on social media about Sancho’s transfer move to Chelsea, while a number of other Blues stars have also sent messages to him.
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‘Let’s gooo,’ Noni Madueke added, before posting a picture of Sancho in new Chelsea training top with a number of fire emojis.
A third Chelsea player, Trevoh Chalobah, currently on loan at Crystal Palace, called Sancho a ‘balla’ & posted a heart eyes emoji.
Sancho also received messages from Tosin Adarabioyo, Ian Maatsen, Dele Alli, Marco Reus and Nketiah.
Speaking to the Chelsea website after his move to Stamford Bridge was confirmed, Sancho said: ‘I know Tosin and Cole Palmer – he was younger than me when I was at City.
‘I haven’t had a chance to speak to them yet, but I’m sure I will soon. They’re going to be looking out for me, I’m sure
‘I want to bring goals and assists. I’m a skilful player and I want to bring excitement to the Bridge. Hopefully, it will turn out well.
‘They’re signing me for a reason and to contribute to the team, and I’m ready to do that.
‘I enjoy [Enzo Maresca’s] style of play. The wingers when they get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct. We play a lot of one-twos with the 10s and the striker combination plays. It’s very attractive and it’s a style that I play.’
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