Borussia Dortmund’s coach, Edin Terzic, commended Jadon Sancho’s contribution following Dortmund’s crucial 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Despite his recent return to Dortmund on loan from Manchester United, Sancho’s impact on the right wing came as no surprise to Terzic, who regularly witnesses the player’s talents in training. “We know his quality, and we saw it again today,” remarked Terzic, acknowledging the challenge of translating training form into match performance without consistent playtime.
Sancho himself remains focused on the present, appreciating the warm welcome back to Dortmund, the club where he received his first professional opportunity at the age of 17. “I really don’t know if I am going to stay. I am just focused on the present right now,” he told CBS Sports.
The English forward’s return has rekindled hope among Dortmund fans, particularly after a standout performance that saw him complete 12 successful dribbles—the highest in any Champions League match this season and a record for any English player in the competition’s history.
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However, Sancho’s future at Dortmund remains uncertain, complicated by salary disparities with what he earns at United and the financial constraints faced by the English club under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. Despite the unclear prospects at United if Erik ten Hag remains as manager, the situation could evolve, leaving all possibilities open for Sancho.
Meanwhile, Dortmund’s victory not only brings them closer to a Champions League final at Wembley Stadium but also secures another Champions League berth for Germany next season—an outcome welcomed as Dortmund continues to compete in the Bundesliga, currently sitting in fifth place with three games remaining.
“We wanted to qualify for the Champions League through the Bundesliga and not this way,” admitted Terzic, highlighting the mixed blessings of their European success.