Jadon Sancho has officially re-joined Borussia Dortmund on loan, but what about the other four players United signed with him in 2021-22?
Jadon Sancho's performances at Old Trafford have not been impressive. The 23-year-old hasn't shown his best form in the Premier League and is now out on loan after a dispute with Erik ten Hag. Of course, there is a perception that United have never really played to Sancho's strengths, but the winger will undoubtedly be disappointed with his performances at United.
United spent around £73 million to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021, but Sancho wasn't the only big-name star to come to United in that transfer window. So where are the four stars who signed with Jadon Sancho now?
The Portuguese superstar stole the limelight from Jadon Sancho in some way after joining Manchester United for the second time in 2021, a move that caused an uproar throughout the Premier League.
Although Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring skills were still sharp after his return, it didn't take long for his relationship with Erik ten Hag to develop problems. Ronaldo's relationship with the team reached a boiling point in his second season with the club, when he left Manchester United to join Saudi side Riyadh Victory after an interview with Pierce Morgan. Today, Ronaldo is the highest-paid footballer in the world and has set a record of 54 goals in 2023.
Expectations were high when Raphael Varane arrived at United from Real Madrid, with the Reds spending around £40 million on the French defender.
Raphael Varane has been one of the team's best defenders since his arrival, although he has missed quite a few games due to injury. Since joining Manchester United in 2021, the French star has missed a total of 39 games due to injury. With Manchester United still considering the possibility of renewing his contract, speculation surrounding Varane's long-term future is still up in the air.
The veteran defender joined United in the summer of 2021 as a player-coach. He has never played in the first team but has made a number of appearances at the Under-23s.
Paul McShane announced the end of his playing career at the end of the 2021-22 season in order to focus on the coaching role. Today, he is still a professional development coach at Manchester United. In addition to his time at Manchester United, Paul McShane also worked as an assistant coach at Ireland's Under-21s.
The experienced goalkeeper joined United in 2021 to add some depth to the goalkeeper position. During his time at Manchester United, Heaton was the team's third choice, although he was also offered some first-team opportunities. He played twice in the Carabao Cup last season and his experience will undoubtedly help some of the younger players in the squad.