Jadon Sancho stars in first game since leaving Manchester United for Chelsea

Former Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho was in sublime form on Saturday as he marked his Chelsea debut with a man of the match performance.

Jadon Sancho appears to have a new lease of life, having completed a transfer deadline day move from Manchester United to Chelsea. The 24 year old came off the bench for his Chelsea debut on Saturday evening and made an instant impact as he set up former RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku for the match-winning goal.

Jadon Sancho marks Chelsea debut with assist

After a disappointing spell at Manchester United that also featured a first-team suspension after a dispute with Erik ten Hag, Sancho enjoyed a dream debut in Chelsea colours. He was given the man of the match award for his game-changing performance, and said after the game that he is grateful to be back playing.

"First of all it is amazing to make my debut for Chelsea. Just being back playing I'm very grateful. I've been working hard for this moment and I'm just happy that I got my chance. I had a great end to last season, being in the Champions League final. I told myself going into this season that I wanted to have a great start to the season," Sancho said on Sky Sports.

Borussia Dortmund were interested in bringing Sancho back to the club on a permanent transfer this past summer after the Englishman's successful loan spell in the second half of last season. But they were priced out of a move, before Manchester United parted ways with the forward on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.

Jadon Sancho enjoyed a memorable time at Borussia Dortmund, scoring 53 goals and assisting a further 67 in 158 appearances for the club across two spells. Now at Chelsea, he will hope to find his form again and showcase the quality that made him one of the most talented young forwards in the world.