Former Bremen Director: I wanted to loan Sancho in 2017, but gave up because his personality was not consistent with the team.

August 10: Former Bremen director Steyden said in an interview with Bistro, that the team wanted to sign Sancho in 2017. "We had the idea of loaning Sancho in 2017, and I talked to his family and the players themselves and watched a few games. But from his behavior and mentality, I felt that he was a bit too boisterous for a club like us. We were looking for a player who could bring creativity and fit well in the team. I felt like he was too star, so I said, 'I don't think he's right for us now.'" Sancho joined Dortmund from Manchester City in the summer of 2017. From 2017 to 2021, Sancho played 137 times for Dortmund, scored 50 goals and contributed 64 assists. In response, Steyden said: "You can't help but ask yourself, if he comes to us, will he behave the same way? Is our decision correct?"