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Jadon Sancho could return to Manchester United upon the end of his loan spell at Chelsea, as per reports.
Sancho had a torrid time under Erik ten Hag, who publicly fell out with the winger in 2023. The Englishman was forced to train away from the first team before being sent out on loan to Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund didn’t secure his services on a permanent basis and Sancho returned to Carrington in the summer of 2024.
However, his situation under Ten Hag didn’t improve much and the 24-year-old eventually joined Chelsea.
United agreed an initial loan deal for the remainder of the season and included an obligation for Chelsea to buy Sancho if they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League for a fee in the region of £22 million.
Enzo Maresca’s side are currently in the fourth position and are very unlikely to drop below 14th come the end of the campaign. Still, United fans may not have seen the back of Sancho just yet.
According to the Daily Mail’s Confidential, there is still a possibility that Sancho could “end up back” at United this summer if Chelsea decide not to buy him.
However, it is added that “it would cost what insiders say is ‘a significant penalty’ to pull out under the terms of their agreement with United.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently expressed his frustration with United’s transfer business before his arrival and mentioned the club still need to pay £17m for Sancho.
Ineos are working hard to part ways with United’s underperforming high-profile stars and are unlikely to welcome the idea of Sancho returning to the club’s first-team fold.
The England international insists he is happy in London but he has not managed to make a difference at Stamford Bridge on a regular basis. In 26 appearances for the Blues, Sancho has only two goals and six assists to his name.
It is understood that Chelsea are exploring the market to find new wingers and have set their sights on Real Betis talent Jesus Rodriguez.
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