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Jadon Sancho reveals two Chelsea legends who were his 'idols' growing up and explains Enzo Maresca's role in tempting him to Stamford Bridge on deadline day

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The 24-year-old winger, who has been loaned to Chelsea for the remainder of the season with a future obligation to buy, expressed his delight at fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing for the Blues. The permanent <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-joins-chelsea-man-utd-loan-deal-permanent-switch-next-summer/blt9b82c2bf008d4065" target="_blank">move will be executed for a fee between £20-£25 million,</a> depending on the club's league finish.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Growing up in London, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-accepted-significant-pay-cut-force-through-chelsea-loan-to-buy-end-man-utd-spell/blta2fff6804c6fd97c" target="_blank">Sancho was an ardent fan of Chelsea</a>, with club legends Drogba and Lampard serving as his primary footballing inspirations. Together, they scored an impressive 375 goals and provided 212 assists in 1,029 appearances for the club, secured multiple Premier League titles and European honours in the process.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In an interview with the <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/interview-sancho-on-chelsea-switch-and-emulating-idols" target="_blank">Chelsea website</a>, Sancho said: "London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back. Chelsea is iconic. My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them. It’s a great feeling."

WHAT SANCHO SAID

While Sancho's admiration for Chelsea heroes and a boyhood love for the club played a significant role in his decision to join the Blues, the influence of head coach Enzo Maresca was equally crucial. "I think it’s the manager who really drew me to the project," Sancho explained. "I knew him from his time with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He spoke to me on the phone about this project and what he was building here, and for a young player like myself, it’s exciting, and I can’t wait to get started."They’re signing me for a reason, and to contribute to the team, and I’m ready to do that. I enjoy his style of play. The wingers, when they get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct. We play a lot of one-twos with the 10s and the striker combination plays. It’s very attractive, and it’s a style that I play."

DID YOU KNOW?

Sancho has not been registered in time with the Premier League for the match against Crystal Palace but will potentially make his debut after the international break against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.

WHAT NEXT FOR SANCHO?

Jadon Sancho reveals two Chelsea legends who were his 'idols' growing up and explains Enzo Maresca's role in tempting him to Stamford Bridge on deadline day | Goal.com

Jadon Sancho revealed that he absolutely adored Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard as &quot;idols&quot; while growing up in London.

Jadon Sancho reveals two Chelsea legends who were his &apos;idols&apos; growing up and explains Enzo Maresca&apos;s role in tempting him to Stamford Bridge on deadline day