Jadon Sancho has discussed how Christian Pulisic, his "role model," inspired his choice to leave Manchester City and be a part of Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Sancho joined City's junior set-up as a 14-12 months-vintage from Watford in 2015, but left simply years later for Germany, wherein he made his European debut.
The Englishman scored 50 desires and added sixty four assists in 137 video games for Dortmund during a 4-yr span, and his sturdy exploits attracted the attention of Manchester United, who spent approximately £75 million on the winger last summer.
Sancho, who scored against City in ultimate weekend's Manchester derby, has in the end found out how Pulisic's meteoric climb to reputation inspired his desire to join the Bundesliga.
"The club [Dortmund] tried very hard for me," Sancho informed&#one hundred sixty;Sky Deutschland.
"Then I noticed who else was playing in Dortmund. For instance, Christian Pulisic, who became only 19 at the time. He changed into almost a position version for me.
"I saw him and idea to myself: 'That could be me too'. Luckily BVB gave me this chance and I suppose I did the activity."
Sancho additionally said that English players at Manchester United pleaded with him to switch from Dortmund to Old Trafford last summer season, even as gamers at Chelsea and Liverpool also pleaded with him to join their clubs.
The 23-cap England worldwide has had a mixed season with the Red Devils, scoring 5 desires and assisting on events in 31 appearances across all competitions.
