Chelsea has decided not to proceed with the £25 million obligation to permanently sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. Instead, they will incur a £5 million penalty to terminate this obligation. Sancho is set to return to Manchester United at the end of June after failing to reach an agreement on personal terms that would have allowed him to stay longer at Chelsea.
During his loan spell at Stamford Bridge, Sancho made a significant impact by scoring five goals, including one in the recent Conference League final victory over Real Betis, and providing a total of 10 assists in all competitions.
Interest in Sancho has surged from various clubs across Europe, with just a year remaining on his lucrative contract at United, which is estimated to be worth around £300,000 a week. Manchester United is bracing for offers from both Premier League and European clubs, with discussions already underway regarding the possibility of a permanent exit from Old Trafford. However, due to the player’s high wages, another loan move cannot be ruled out.
In related news, Chelsea is also looking to strengthen their squad, including pursuing Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old winger was previously a target for Chelsea in January and has been identified as a key interest among several attacking players the club is evaluating for this summer’s transfer window. Gittens is currently valued at £50 million but has seen a reduction in his starting position with Dortmund towards the season’s end. The Blues are also considering additional attacking options, including potential strikers Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, following the impending completion of the Liam Delap deal.
Overall, while Jadon Sancho’s future remains uncertain, there are optimistic prospects for both his career and the ongoing efforts by Chelsea to reshape their squad in the upcoming transfer window.