“They’ve already been clear”: United tell representatives of star that he will “never play for the club again” – Fabrizio Romano

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Manchester United’s stance on Jadon Sancho’s future as he nears the end of his contract. Sancho on brink of free agency Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa after Chelsea opted not to sign him at the end of last season. Chelsea had an obligation to make the move permanent, but he failed to make a significant impact, forcing the club to pay  United a £5 million fee to cancel the deal. He is still finding his feet at Villa and is yet to start a Premier League match, having made all eight of his appearances as a substitute without registering a goal or an assist. CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes Played Premier League8–158′ Europa League5–328′ EFL Cup1–74′ Total:14–560′ Sancho’s United contract expires in the summer, although the Red Devils retain a 12-month extension clause, which they could trigger to protect his value and try to get a transfer fee from parting ways with him. The England international is believed to be attracting interest from Turkey, with the likes of Besiktas and Fenerbahce eyeing him. However, according to Romano, United have no desire to keep Sancho around any longer than necessary. Ruben Amorim’s side have made the decision to let the 25-year-old leave as a free agent. Romano confirms United’s Sancho position Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained, “Jadon Sancho is out of contract in the summer transfer window. Man Utd have an option to extend, but from what I’m told, they have already been clear with people close to Sancho.” “Man Utd believe that the chapter of Sancho at Man Utd is closed and there is no chance to find a different way.” “Sancho will not play for Man Utd again and this is the clear position of the club.” The Italian journalist continued, “We will be following what’s going to happen. Now I think it’s time to let Jadon Sancho take his time with Aston Villa, enjoy his time at Aston Villa, and try to make an impact.” United forked out £72m to sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. Featured image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!