Manchester United to let Jadon Sancho leave club on free transfer

Manchester United have decided to allow winger Jadon Sancho to leave the club on a free transfer when his contract expires in June.

The Old Trafford hierarchy has reportedly chosen not to trigger a 12-month extension clause in the player’s deal.

This decision means the club will avoid paying the 25-year-old’s reported £200,000-a-week wages for another season.

Struggles on loan at Aston Villa

Sancho is currently spending the campaign on loan at Aston Villa.

The England international has struggled for consistency in the West Midlands, making only six Premier League starts and registering one assist.

Villa appear unlikely to exercise their option to buy the forward permanently.

Consequently, the former Manchester City academy graduate is expected to search for a new club as a free agent this summer.

A difficult spell at Old Trafford

Sancho has not played a league match for his parent club in more than two years.

His career in Manchester stalled significantly following a fallout with former manager Erik ten Hag during the 2023-24 campaign.

Following that dispute, the winger returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan, helping them reach the Champions League final.

Subsequent loan spells at Chelsea and Aston Villa have failed to reignite his best form.

Since the start of last season, he has scored just three Premier League goals.

In total, Sancho has made 83 appearances for the Red Devils, contributing 12 goals and six assists.

Summer overhaul pending

Sancho is not the only high-profile name expected to depart Old Trafford.

The club have already confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave at the end of the season.

Decisions also loom regarding defenders Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia.

While reports suggest United are keen to extend Maguire’s stay, Malacia appears likely to follow Sancho out the door after struggling for playing time.