Former Juventus midfielder says Manchester United outcast Sancho ‘must be signed’ | OneFootball

Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi has said that Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho “must be signed” by the Bianconeri this summer.

Speaking in an interview with TuttoJuve, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the 49-year-old said that “Juventus could be really good” for Sancho, as the Englishman “was a phenomenon at Dortmund and needs to find himself again”, amid rumours linking the winger strongly with a move to Turin this summer.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Alberto Costa #2 of Juventus FC warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Tacchinardi surprised at Alberto Costa sale

Earlier this week, Juventus confirmed the sale of Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa to Porto for €15 million, just six months after the player signed for the Bianconeri from Vitoria Guimarães.

Tacchinardi described Costa as “a pacy player and seemed to be adapting to Tudor’s demand, he is not someone I would have given up, and the same goes for Weah. Joao Mario is a good player but I am sorry to see Alberto leave.” He then confessed “past poor decisions are now affecting the financial situation, with many players having been massively overpaid.”

In the deal that saw Costa join Porto, Joao Mario joined with a very similar profile. With 3 caps for Portugal under his belt, the 25-year-old is slightly more experienced at the top level.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 10: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Tacchinardi on Kolo Muani and Sancho rumours

Tacchinardi, who played 261 times in Serie A for the Bianconeri, also commented on some of the players linked with moves to the club.

Randal Kolo Muani, who spent the second half of last season on a successful loan spell with the Old Lady, has once again been linked with a return to the club.

Speaking about the French forward, Tacchinardi said that “He has shown he’s a great player on the pitch but he is not a leader. For me, a striker’s personality makes the difference for a team and I haven’t seen him as particularly exuberant or someone who drags the team forward. At a good price, I’d say maybe €35-40 million max, I’d sign him but definitely not for €50 million. Still, I hope he stays because he could form an excellent partnership with Jonathan David.”

WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

On Sancho, Tacchinardi added that he “is an excellent profile, although hasn’t exploded in recent years. Maybe it is the weight of expectations or environmental difficulties that held him back but he has all the potential to have a great season. He’s not a vocal leader but technically he is very strong. In one of two attacking midfield roles behind the striker, he can be decisive at any given moment. He must be signed.”