Jadon Sancho revealed a chat with Marcus Rashford before joining Aston Villa

Gilabola.com – Jadon Sancho finally left Manchester United and joined Aston Villa through loan for the 2025/26 season.

The agreement was achieved in the last days of the transfer market, after his name was included in the group of players who were no longer included in the plan of Ruben Amorim, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia.

Sancho admitted that there were a number of conversations that made him sure to move to Villa Park. In an interview with the club’s official channel, he revealed that his meeting with coach Aston Villa had gave him full confidence.

The manager is said to explain the big plan to be achieved this season, and that makes him feel confident and motivated.

The winger also added that the main goal is not only pursuing personal achievements, but bringing the team to achieve maximum results. He stressed that individual targets do exist, but collective interests are always above all.

Rashford and Environmental Support in Villa

Sancho not only spoke with the coach, but also with Marcus Rashford, who had undergone the second half of the last season at Aston Villa. From the conversation, Rashford told his positive experience while defending the Birmingham club.

Rashford described Villa as a team that has a family atmosphere, with the support of players and staff who created a comfortable work environment.

Sancho claimed to feel the same thing when he first arrived. The warm atmosphere added to his belief that Villa was the right place to rebuild his career in English football.

Before joining Aston Villa, Sancho was loaned to Chelsea in the second half of last season. However, the London club chose not to permanent it. Now, a new opportunity is open to him to show quality, this time with Unai Emery’s squad.

Aston Villa Transfer Activity

The arrival of Sancho completed the Aston Villa transfer activity this summer. Besides Sancho, Villa also secured Victor Lindelof’s signature for free and Harvey Elliott on loan status to be permanent worth Rp 770 billion next season.

Previously, Evann Guessand also officially docked from Nice in an agreement of up to Rp 660 billion, while Marco Bizot was recruited to replace Robin Olsen who returned to Sweden. Zepiqueno Redmond was even announced as the first recruitment in early July, although later lent to Huddersfield.

On the other hand, some big names left Villa, including Jacob Ramsey who joined Newcastle United for Rp. 857 billion and Leon Bailey lent to AS Roma with a permanent purchase option. Philippe Coutinho also officially returned to Brazil to strengthen Vasco da Gama.