Fabrizio Romano sheds light on Sancho saga: 'Chelsea and Man United...'
Jadon Sancho's loan spell at Chelsea has concluded as no agreement on personal terms could be reached, with the Blues paying a £5 million penalty clause to Manchester United. The winger now returns to Old Trafford but is immediately listed for sale, with his camp exploring options for a permanent summer move.
The protracted saga surrounding Jadon Sancho's future has taken a decisive turn, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Tuesday that the winger's loan at Chelsea has officially ended. Following extensive discussions, Chelsea and Sancho's representatives failed to reach an agreement on personal terms for a permanent contract, leading the London club to activate a £5 million penalty clause stipulated in the original loan deal.
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This penalty fee will be paid to Manchester United, to whom Sancho now returns, though his stay at Old Trafford is expected to be brief. Romano further reported that Sancho is not anticipated to remain at Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window. He has been included in a list of players available for sale as the club aims to generate funds for reinvestment into new signings.
🚨 Jadon Sancho, not expected to stay at Manchester United this summer.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2025
He’s included in list of players available for sale to generate funds and reinvest on different signings.
Sancho’s camp will assess options in the upcoming days/weeks. pic.twitter.com/xYM5aYpqyl
This development aligns with previous insights into the transfer situation. Chelsea's loan agreement for Sancho reportedly included an obligation to buy him permanently for around £25 million, contingent on certain conditions (like Chelsea finishing above 14th in the Premier League). However, it was understood that even if these conditions were met, a personal terms agreement was still crucial. Concerns existed within Chelsea's hierarchy regarding Sancho's wage demands, which were substantial from his original Manchester United contract. Additionally, with Chelsea reportedly eyeing other attacking talents like Jamie Gittens, their incentive to meet Sancho's full demands for a permanent move may have diminished.
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For Manchester United, the £5 million penalty offers some compensation, but their primary goal remains offloading the player permanently. Sancho's strained relationship with former manager Erik ten Hag had previously led to his loan departure, and with a new managerial era at Old Trafford, a fresh start elsewhere seems inevitable for the England international.
Sancho's representatives are now set to assess various options in the coming days and weeks, as the focus shifts to securing a permanent transfer for the winger before the summer window closes. The "story over" between Sancho and Chelsea, as Romano put it, marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new search for the talented yet unsettled forward.
