Thread by @timlongsports

Thread: Sancho to #MUFC - what to expect:

- a superb value-for-money long-term deal. “Long-term” is key. Utd get a top talent for up to 10+ yrs.
- Caveat is, I wouldn’t expect a superstar from day 1. Sancho is 21, & needs to adapt to a new team.
- Transition quick as knows MCR?

- However, on right relationship with AWB will need developing. AWB improved a lot going forward last season, but room to grow. Timing, movement, cohesion in tandem key to the best Sancho

- Similar story when playing with Greenwood at CF. Cavani style should click straight away.

- While 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, the PL is new to Sancho. As a regular commentator on both PL & BL, IMO the PL is a higher standard, more intense, more physical.

The last 2 seasons, I’ve still found Sancho to be inconsistent in 🇩🇪, & with the price tag & #MUFC status, pressure increases hugely…

- Highlights, stats, & majority of games at Dortmund are excellent, but HE’S 21, & adapting - a bad game, or even bad run of form, are expected at some point

In 🇩🇪 he was a golden boy - in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 the anti-#MUFC media can label him a £80m flop. Have patience. Its a long-term transfer

- If Sancho experiences a slow start or a bad run at #MUFC, resist referring to the price tag.

Remember £80m is for c. 12 years of talent. That’s £6.7m per season until the age of 33. Kane at £100m is c. £20m per season until the same age. Three times the transfer cost.

- In a wider sense, #MUFC are building a team to challenge over the next decade. Sancho, Rashford, Greenwood, Amad etc can be special.

Sancho does not mean Utd should win the title now. They should close the gap on a City team that’s mature, established, & basically complete.

- What Sancho offers straight away to help that is depth. #MUFC’s attack quality has dropped on rotation.

Sancho adds to an improving Greenwood on right. Gives Rashford a break on left. Gives Bruno a break as a final 3rd creator. Passing can help VDB fit in as an off-ball no.10.

- That depth is vital when challenging in multiple comps (inc. the UCL). Last season, #MUFC starters played tired, injured, & at times out of form

The depth also eases the pressure on other young players - Amad can grow freely, Greenwood can be taken out of firing line if needed

- I’ve previously stated, the trajectory of this #MUFC project should look to see a “challenge” this season.

Sancho is a huge piece of the puzzle, but overhauling City now would be a remarkable achievement for any team. Utd will be most “complete” next summer with a new DM & CF.

- #MUFC will also be better placed to negotiate for future additions, having eroded a reputation as a soft touch.

Sticking to guns & getting good value for Sancho, Bruno, Telles, has shown the world that the club will not bend over

Delays establish that = quicker in the future.

- What’s certain is the next decade at #MUFC will be very exciting & potentially very successful

As well as previously mentioned 1st teamers, Elanga, Shoretire, Mejbri, Garner, Laird, McNeill, Iqbal, Hansen, Hoogewerf et al are big prospects

The club is primed for success.

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