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DON'T GO Jadon Sancho: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney suggests rejecting Old Trafford transfer could benefit his career

The 19-year-old is not short of admirers, having scored 12 goals and contributing 14 assists for the Bundesliga outfit last season
Wayne Rooney has urged Borussia Dortmund starlet Jadon Sancho to spurn the advances of interested clubs, including Manchester United.
The Old Trafford legend wants Sancho to continue his development in the Bundesliga after an impressive 2018/19 campaign – where he scored 12 goals and contributed 14 assists.


Jadon Sancho signed for Borussia Dortmund for just £8million in 2017
Jadon Sancho signed for Borussia Dortmund for just £8million in 2017

” Rooney told German newspaper Bild.
“Now Jadon has to ask himself whether he would get the playing time he gets in Dortmund when he moves to England, or would he just sit on the bench?
“Playing time is so important for a young player like Jadon, so if he gets the most playing time in Dortmund, he should stay there.”


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Wayne Rooney scored 253 goals for Manchester United during a glorious trophy-laden 13-year spell


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Sancho, 19, joined Dortmund from Premier League champions Man City for £8million in 2017 and the England youngster currently has three years left on his current deal at the Signal Iduna Park.
The Red Devils have already splashed the cash this summer to sign 21-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka for £50m from Crystal Palace, as well as Dan James, also 21, from Swansea in a £15m deal.

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