If you feel confused by the Jadon Sancho story in recent months, don’t despair. You’re not alone. Now comes the final turn in the case. Less than a week after Sancho scored in the Conference League final, this comes as a surprise.
Sancho started very promisingly in January, when he was sent on loan to Chelsea, but has had a declining form, which has raised questions about the London club dropping the £25m purchase obligation and buying out for around £5m to avoid signing Sancho on a permanent basis.
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In the Conference League, Sancho helped turn around Real Betis’ shock opening with a goal after nine minutes. With seven minutes remaining in the final, Sancho scored and punctuated the game with the 1-3 goal (ended 1-4).
According to Sky Sports , Chelsea management and Sancho went straight from the celebration of the title to the negotiating table, The English media claims Chelsea strongly considered buying out of the deal with United, but the final victory was convincing.
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Now it has turned around again. Always well-informed The Athletic says Chelsea and Sancho have not agreed on personal terms. Thus, it is likely to be heading towards a return to Manchester United, where one year remains on his contract.
United receive a penalty fee of £5 million from the London club. The question is which clubs are ready to meet Sancho’s demands for conditions Chelsea were not willing to meet.
