In the aftermath, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he had very little influence on player transfers while he was manager of Manchester United. – The English press has until recently pointed to the Norwegian manager as the culprit for at least two disastrous transfers.
🚨 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pushed for the signing of Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. Instead, Manchester United brought in Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek and 36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United erase their biggest mistake
Manchester United, who under former Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assistant Michael Carrick, are before Monday’s hanging match at Hill Dickinson Stadium with Everton up in 4th place in the Premier League.
The English team has decided that this player will never wear the devil’s jersey again.
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Jadon Sancho is now in his final months as a Manchester United player. The English club have decided not to extend his contract, and instead let it expire on June 30.
The decision is an acknowledgement of one of the biggest planning blunders in the Premier League in recent times. In 2021, Old Trafford paid €85 million for the winger, as well as giving him a very expensive contract.
That transfer made Jadon Sancho one of the big investment projects in England. However, his performances never lived up to expectations.
Jadon Sancho and an investment that didn’t pay off
The signing of Jadon Sancho aimed to bring in young talent with international experience. He came from an outstanding period at Borussia Dortmund, and seemed ready to lead a new project.
At Manchester United, however, his efforts were marked by unevenness. Coaching changes, internal problems and lack of continuity left their mark on his time at the club. The club tried to rectify the situation through loans. He visited Dortmund, Chelsea and Aston Villa in an attempt to regain the form that dazzled the spectators in Germany.
Although he has been given playing time under Unai Emery and also participated in European tournaments in previous rounds, the level he has shown does not reach the level of his first spell in the Bundesliga. In purely numerical terms, his performances in England were far below what was needed to justify the investment. The patience in the offices ran out.
Manchester United accept defeat in Premier League
Manchester United’s current stance is clear: there will be no strategic renewal of the contract in order to attempt a later sale. The club prefers to close the chapter and bear the losses. In the context of the Premier League, the decision surprises with its determination. At Old Trafford, however, it is believed that an extension would only postpone the inevitable.
The club’s goal is to free up wage costs and space in the squad for new signings. Sporting rebuilding requires drastic decisions.
Jadon Sancho will not stay at Manchester United.
A talent that didn’t find its place in England
Jadon Sancho arrived as one of the most promising talents in England. His elegance, creativity and ability to combine the game suited the profile of a modern winger. Nevertheless, the competitive climate in the Premier League did not favour his continuity. Expectations weighed down, and the full trust was never present.
His time at Manchester United became a symbol of failed planning. Big numbers, but limited impact. The player still has a career ahead of him. At his age, a new destination can offer him stability and regular playing time.
Manchester United turn the page
The club’s intention is to close the chapter without further tension. Not renewing the contract signals a definitive breach. The summer market will open up new opportunities for the player. Teams outside the Premier League can appreciate his talent without the English media pressure.
For Manchester United, the priority is to look ahead. Sancho’s departure is part of a broader restructuring. After years of trying to regain his best form, the conclusion is clear. Jadon Sancho will not continue at Manchester United, and his time in the Premier League is coming to an end.
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