Sancho was the last player to depart Old Trafford during last summer’s transfer window, securing a season-long loan to Stamford Bridge with a clause obligating Chelsea to buy him for up to £25 million. ..Continue Reading
The winger, who was sidelined from first-team training at Manchester United following his public response to Erik ten Hag’s comments on his subpar training performances, initially made an impressive impact at Chelsea.
Under Enzo Maresca, Sancho contributed to eight goals in just 11 appearances, leading many to believe he would continue to excel with his new club.
However, his form has dipped in recent months. With only two goals in 23 Premier League matches, doubts have emerged over his role in Maresca’s plans for the remainder of the season.
Amid this uncertainty, David Ornstein of The Athletic has shared a surprising update on Sancho’s situation.
Ornstein revealed that while the loan agreement initially included a £25 million obligation to buy, Chelsea now has the option to forgo the transfer by paying Manchester United a reduced fee of just £5 million.
This revelation has stirred varied reactions among fans online.
One said: “The first player in history for whom a club has backed out of an OBLIGATION to buy. Rough. Says it all though. Ten Hag was always in the right. This is a win-win for United, anyhoo. Can either get him gone for £25m or it’s a cracking payday for a loan and can offload him again.”
A second wrote: “That’s not much of a fee is it,” while a third commented: “I’ve never heard of a club being able to wiggle their way out of an obligation to buy purchase.”
A fourth said: “Nowhere near as much as expected. If Sancho doesn’t improve his form it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Chelsea sent him back,” and a fifth added: “How is the opt out fee so low?”
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