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Jadon Sancho's poor form for Borussia Dortmund this season IS because of his failed move to Manchester United, admits club chief Hans-Joachim Watzke... as he says England star 'had already prepared a little for a change'

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke believes Jadon Sancho's poor form is down his failed move to Manchester United.

Watzke believes Sancho 'had already prepared for a change' when United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward refused to meet Dortmund's £108m asking price following the financial ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic.

As a result, Watzke believes Sancho is feeling the pressure - stating that he has lost his creativity and has become a 'tenth of a second slower' on the ball.

Jadon Sancho (above) was identified as Manchester United's primary target in the summer

Jadon Sancho (above) was identified as Manchester United's primary target in the summer

The Dortmund chief told Kicker: 'Subconsciously, Jadon had probably already prepared a little for a change.