Jadon Sancho’s departure from Manchester United to Chelsea is official, with payment due at the end of 2024/25.
Chelsea will pay Manchester United a fee for Jadon Sancho at the end of the season, the final figure will depend on their league position.
As far as Sancho at United is confirmed, it’s over. He will go down as one of the club’s worst signings in recent memory.
The deal went through after the transfer deadline thanks to a ‘deal sheet’, with agreement struck in the early hours.
Now, almost 24 hours on, United and Chelsea have both released statements tying up the deal formally.
Manchester United issue Jadon Sancho statement
Manchester United’s brief statement on Jadon Sancho confirmed the winger’s move to Chelsea.
It ended with the short line: “We wish Jadon good luck for the campaign to come.”
The statement confirms Sancho has signed for Chelsea on a loan deal.
But don’t expect to see him back at the club. He won’t be eligible to face United in the Premier League this season due to the conditions of the loan.
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Sancho breaks silence
Chelsea have unveiled Sancho wearing their shirt, and he has spoken out on the move and his desire to play under Enzo Maresca.
Sancho also underlined that Chelsea are his boyhood club and he is pleased to be there.
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.
“It’s been a bit crazy. Obviously, it was the last day of the transfer window so it’s expected to be a bit crazy, but I’m really happy it’s all finally done.
“Chelsea is iconic. 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.”
Sancho also says he believes Maresca’s style will suit him, adding: “‘I enjoy his style of play. The wingers when they get on the ball, he loves them to go one versus one and be direct. We play a lot of one-twos with the 10s and the striker combination plays. It’s very attractive and it’s a style that I play.”
Sancho was re-integrated into the United team during the summer, but it always felt like a partnership of convenience aimed at eventually trying to get him off the books.
He featured and missed a penalty in the Community Shield shootout, and failed to make the bench in either of United’s opening Premier League games.
Sancho was one of United’s most expensive ever signings, and when the loan obligation is paid, it will be for a third of the price, underlining his weak impact at Old Trafford.
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