Andy Cole believes Chelsea’s £25 million acquisition of Jadon Sancho could prove to be a masterstroke, given the winger's untapped potential. The Blues secured Sancho on a last-minute loan deal from Manchester United, with an obligation to buy next summer. Depending on Chelsea’s Premier League finish, the transfer fee could range from £20 million to £25 million—a significant drop from the £73 million United paid to sign him from Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
United legend Cole sees this as a shrewd piece of business by Chelsea. In an interview with Betfred, he remarked, “Manchester United paid over £70 million for Jadon three years ago, so that’s a huge loss. But Jadon is immensely talented, and at only 24 years old, if Chelsea can unlock his potential as Dortmund did, it could be a steal. There’s so much ability in him, and if Chelsea can help him reach his peak, it will be a fantastic deal.”
Despite his praise for Sancho's potential, Cole questioned how Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca plans to fit the player into an already crowded squad. “Where’s he going to play?" Cole asked. "Unless football becomes 24-a-side, he’s going to struggle like the rest of Chelsea’s forwards. They’ve got a lot of big names, but only eleven can start, so it will be intriguing to see how he fits in.”
Sancho will be eager to rediscover the form that initially warranted such a hefty price tag as Chelsea prepares to resume their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on September 14. All eyes will be on him as he aims to make a significant impact in London.
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