Dortmund's Terzic Uncertain On Sancho's Return After Man Utd Loan
Edin Terzic expressed uncertainty about Jadon Sancho's future with Borussia Dortmund but affirmed the winger's potential to feature in more Champions League finals. The Manchester United loanee couldn't prevent Real Madrid from clinching their 15th European title on Saturday. Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior scored late goals for Carlo Ancelotti's team at Wembley Stadium, where Sancho played on familiar ground.
Sancho is expected to return to Old Trafford following a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag. Despite this, Terzic praised the BVB loanee. "I am very happy to work with Jadon," Terzic said after the 2-0 defeat. "I don't know what the future will bring, but for sure it will bring him another Champions League final."
Terzic refrained from discussing Sancho's future at Dortmund, focusing instead on the present. "We have been talking about the present, and the present is playing a Champions League final in his hometown, a very special moment for him," he added. "He is very happy with us, and you can see the joy he has and the joy he brings to us."
Sancho has been a standout performer for Dortmund over the past six months. "Of course, he took time to get into shape, but you can feel his quality and skills improved our game immediately," Terzic noted. "He not only improved his game but those around him. He is very gifted."
Dortmund had their chances in the first half against Madrid. Niclas Fullkrug hit Madrid's left-hand post, while Karim Adeyemi rounded Thibaut Courtois but failed to score. Despite these opportunities, Dortmund couldn't break their losing streak in major European finals.
The team has now lost three consecutive major European finals: against Feyenoord in 2002, Bayern Munich in 2013, and Madrid this year. Veteran centre-back Mats Hummels, who played every minute of this Champions League campaign, remains proud of Terzic's squad.
"We showed a lot of courage, heart and footballing skill," Hummels told Germany's ZDF network. "We missed out on scoring and then conceded the goal. That's how they always do it. That shows their quality, but it also took a bit of luck today."
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