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Jadon Sancho excited to join Chelsea 'project' after transfer

Jadon Sancho has said that he is excited to join the Chelsea 'project' after signing for the club from Manchester United on an initial loan deal that is obligated to be made permanent next summer.

The 24-year-old completed is move to west London from Old Trafford on Saturday after the clubs thrashed out a late deal for the player on transfer deadline day.

"I'm really excited to be here. London is where I grew up and I'm happy to be back," Sancho said in a statement.

"The manager spoke to me about the project and, for a young player, it's exciting.