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Chelsea Decline Jadon Sancho Buy Option, Will Pay £5m Penalty

A breakdown in wage talks after a mixed season prompted Chelsea to send him back to United with a permanent sale expected this summer.

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Overview

  • Chelsea activated a £5 million break clause instead of a £25 million obligation to buy when Sancho’s loan ends on June 30.
  • Talks collapsed after Chelsea sought to reduce Sancho’s wages to fit their incentive-based pay structure.
  • Sancho scored five goals and provided 10 assists in 41 appearances but struggled to deliver consistent performances.
  • The 25-year-old will return to Manchester United under a contract running until 2026 with an option for a further year.
  • Manchester United are anticipated to attempt a summer sale of Sancho as part of a wider squad overhaul.