Sancho thrilled to join Chelsea: I aspire to be like Drogba and Lampard

Sancho's loan move from Manchester United to Chelsea for the season has been officially completed.

He said, "I’m really excited to be here. London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back.

"The manager spoke to me about the project and, for a young player, it's exciting. Hopefully I can bring goals and assists to the Bridge.

"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."

On Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, Sancho added: "I knew him from his time with Pep Guardiola in 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."