- Chelsea had the chance to sign Sancho for £25 million but couldn’t finalize the personal conditions.
- He will return to United with a deal that runs through the end of the upcoming season.
- The forward hasn't appeared for United since their public dispute with Erik ten Hag became known.
Jadon Sancho He has ended his silence about his Chelsea leave once the Blues made their payment Manchester United £5million NOT to sign him .
The ex-England player aimed to revive his career in London after losing favor at Manchester United due to a public dispute with the previous manager. Erik ten Hag .
Ten Hag had expressed dissatisfaction with Sancho's performance during training sessions following his omission from the team for the match. Arsenal In 2023, the player refuted the statements as 'entirely false' in a social media post which was subsequently removed.
Ten Hag demanded an apology due to this situation, but Sancho declined to provide one; as a result, he didn’t play under the Dutch manager again and was sent on loan to Chelsea following a short stint at his previous club. Borussia Dortmund .
The Blues had an opportunity to secure his services permanently this summer for £25 million—a mere portion of the £73 million United spent four years earlier. However, they chose to pay £5 million to terminate the agreement, leaving Sancho set to return to United.
And the 25-year-old has finally spoken out about the collapse of what could have been a transfer, as his situation remains uncertain back at Old Trafford.
Thankful for this journey," Sancho shared with his 10.4 million Instagram subscribers. "Massive appreciation to everybody at Chelsea who made me feel welcomed—the teammates, the crew, and the supporters.
'Hoping the team continues to thrive. Extremely thankful, thanks a lot Blues.'
The accompanying message featured a collection of some of Sancho's finest performances wearing the Blues jersey, highlighting his contributions in both the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League.
Sancho was willing to stay for £25 million, but negotiations regarding personal conditions did not reach an agreement within the past week. The loan will continue through the end of June.
Mail Sport previously broke how Sancho's loan deal included a way in which Chelsea could get out of their obligation to buy by paying a multi-million pound fee.
The initial loan from United didn’t come with any upfront fees, hence the £5m paid by Chelsea can internally be considered equivalent to the £5m mentioned. Aston Villa paid to acquire Axel Disasi on loan for the latter part of the 2024-25 season.
During the 2024-25 campaign, Sancho found it challenging to maintain consistent performance. However, he managed to find the back of the net during the Conference League final against Real Betis, as Chelsea secured a victory with a scoreline of 4-1.
He gained popularity among his teammates at Chelsea's locker room, although the club’s leadership, including the coach, Enzo Maresca , persistently mentioned they aimed to wait until the end of the campaign before settling their future plans.
He is currently en route to return to Old Trafford and plans to evaluate his choices both domestically and internationally this summer.
Sancho showcased moments of excellence for Enzo Maresca's team—supporters went so far as to sing his name when he substituted onto the field, setting up the winning goal against Bournemouth back in September.
For the 23-cap English veteran, this transfer marked a return to the team he cheered for during his youth and an opportunity to rejuvenate his standing following a inconsistent period at Manchester United.
Sancho demonstrated he still possesses top-notch skills at Chelsea, evident in his bold run and remarkable goal scored from outside the penalty area during the match against Tottenham in December.
However, he could not consistently deliver the final output, managing only five goals and ten assists in 42 matches overall.
Sancho’s deal with United extends till 2026 and comes with an additional one-year extension clause.
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