Jadon Sancho Confirms Leaving Chelsea, Will Return To Manchester United

JAKARTA - Jadon Sancho confirmed his departure from Chelsea on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, local time. He will return to Manchester United after a season-long loan period ends at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea reportedly failed to agree to private terms regarding the permanent agreement with the former England international player.

Chelsea will be forced to pay a fine of 5 million pounds to cancel their initial loan agreement with Manchester United, which carries an obligation to buy Sancho for about 25 million pounds.

Chelsea asked Sancho to receive a significant pay cut - more than 300 thousand per week - to match the wage structure at Stamford Bridge, but talks failed.

"Grateful for this experience. Warm greetings to everyone at Chelsea that makes me feel at home - team-mates, staff and supporters. Hopefully this club will continue. Really grateful, Thank you Blues," Sancho wrote on social media X.

Sancho made 41 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, scoring five goals and 10 assists. The 25-year-old scored the third goal in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final which ensured the club's first trophy under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

The winger is now expected to assess his choice with several European clubs after previously showing interest in recruiting Sancho.

Sancho is contracted by Chelsea until June 30, 2025, but Enzo Maresca's side will depart from London next week for the United States ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.

The Blues' first match was against LAFC on June 16, 2025 in Atlanta.