National media react to Jadon Sancho 'impactful' Chelsea debut after Man United exit

Jadon Sancho's life at Chelsea got off to the perfect start after an instant impact during Chelsea's win over Bournemouth.

The 24-year-old, who joined the Blues on loan from Manchester United, provided Christopher Nkunku with the match-winning assist as Chelsea came away 1-0 winners on the south coast on Saturday night. Sancho emerged as a shock target for Enzo Maresca, who looked to strengthen his frontline earlier in the summer.

"First of all, it is amazing to make my debut for Chelsea," Sancho told Sky Sports after the game. "Just being back playing I'm very grateful. The team played very well and we are happy with the three points.

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"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'm just happy to make my debut for Chelsea. I have to thank all the staff and my team-mates. The first day I came in, they made me feel welcome and I'm so happy to feel this comfortable."

With that being said, MEN Sport has taken a look at how the national media reacted to Sancho's debut for Chelsea.

By the end, there was only one name being sang by the Chelsea supporters. It was that of Jadon Sancho, the Manchester United loanee whose half-time introduction changed the complexion of a contest that had appeared to be going Bournemouth’s way if anyone’s.

Up until his arrival, Chelsea had looked as united as their bickering boardroom, players arguing with one another as their intensity levels were nowhere near that of Andoni Iraola’s