Manchester United’s winger Jadon Sancho is set to boycott a return to Old Trafford this upcoming summer if Erik ten Hag remains at the helm, holding the Dutch manager responsible for his recent downturn in career trajectory.
Sancho, who is currently on loan at Dortmund until the end of the season, had a falling out with Ten Hag, particularly incensed by comments made by the manager following a defeat against Arsenal last August.
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He felt sidelined after being excluded from the squad due to perceived shortcomings in training.
Accusing Ten Hag of unfairly singling him out, Sancho aired his grievances publicly, though the post was later deleted without an apology to the manager.
Despite United’s backing of Ten Hag’s stance, which demanded an apology from Sancho both privately and publicly to be considered for a return to the squad, tensions persist.
The recent acquisition of partial ownership of the club by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS further complicates the situation. They will scrutinize developments closely as the summer approaches.
Ten Hag’s future hangs in the balance, with the cost of terminating his contract estimated at £12 million, a significant sum given the club’s precarious Financial Fair Play standing. It’s plausible that the former Ajax boss could see out the remainder of his contract until 2025.
Should this unfold, Sancho is reportedly intent on seeking a permanent departure from the club this summer, as reported by Bild.
With Manchester United currently trailing eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League standings, occupying the final Champions League qualification spot, the stakes are high for both the club and the players involved.
