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“I Always Supported Chelsea as a Kid Because of Lampard and Drogba” – Sancho Reveals
Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho recently shared his childhood admiration for the Blues, revealing that his love for the club grew from watching Chelsea legends Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba in action.
Ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League match against Everton, Sancho opened up about his journey to Stamford Bridge, where he joined on loan from Manchester United after struggling for regular playing time at Old Trafford.
Speaking candidly about his move to Chelsea, Sancho admitted that it still feels a bit surreal, but he’s excited to be back in an environment that feels like home.
“It’s still a bit weird to me, but it’s always good to be home. My family is close, and I’m happy to be here,” he said.
Growing up, Sancho was a keen follower of Chelsea, and the influence of two of the club’s most iconic players, Lampard and Drogba, played a major role in shaping his admiration for the team.
Both players were instrumental in Chelsea’s success, winning numerous trophies and making lasting memories for fans.
Lampard, the club’s all-time top scorer, and Drogba, known for his powerful performances and crucial goals, inspired a generation of footballers, including Sancho.
“I always supported Chelsea as a kid because of Lampard and Drogba,” Sancho revealed.
Before making the move to Chelsea, Sancho had conversations with former Chelsea player and now coach Enzo Maresca.
Maresca was eager to work with the talented winger, adding to Sancho’s excitement about joining the club.
“Speaking to Enzo Maresca before I came here, he was determined to work with me,” Sancho shared.
Jadon Sancho is closing in on a move to Juventus after the Italian club reached a £17.3 million agreement with Manchester United. United have been keen to move the winger this summer, especially after Chelsea turned down a chance to sign him for £25 million and instead paid a £5 million penalty to send him back to Old Trafford.
Sancho was also in talks with Napoli, but the deal fell through as the Serie A side refused to meet United’s £21.3 million asking price. Now, according to La Stampa, Juventus have had a productive meeting with United, leading to a breakthrough in negotiations.
Sancho is said to have agreed personal terms with the Turin-based side, with a reported salary of just over £5.2 million per season. However, there’s still one hurdle left, the 24-year-old and Manchester United are yet to settle on a severance package, with Sancho demanding at least £4.3 million to walk away from the club.
Real Madrid have placed a hefty €100 million price tag on Rodrygo as interest grows from top clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea. According to reports from COPE via Madrid Zone, the Spanish giants won’t entertain any bids below that amount.
The Brazilian forward is expected to make a decision about his future after the FIFA Club World Cup final this Sunday. Rodrygo, who was left out of the squad in Madrid’s 4-0 loss to PSG in the semi-final, is reportedly unhappy with his current role under manager Xabi Alonso.
The coach said after the game that not playing Rodrygo was purely a tactical choice. Despite several clubs circling, sources close to the player suggest that if he does leave, Arsenal is his preferred destination. However, Madrid will only consider a sale if Rodrygo himself pushes for an exit.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has played down any special fears about facing Paris Saint-Germain, saying his approach remains the same no matter the opponent.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium, Maresca said he’s focused on preparation, not names. “I don’t look at PSG any differently,” he said via Chelsea’s official platform. “Just like every other team, I study how we can attack them and where we need to defend better.”
Chelsea reached the final after a solid 2-0 win over Brazil’s Fluminense, while PSG knocked out Real Madrid to book their spot. But for Maresca, the process doesn’t change. “I respect Fluminense, and I respect PSG too. It’s all about balance; how we hurt them and how to stop them from hurting us,” he added.
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