This is the kind of unlikely story that only the last day of the transfer window can offer us. While this summer market is closing its doors, Chelsea managed to snatch the signature, in the form of a loan with an option to buy, of Jadon Sancho. Better than that, depending on the conditions met by the player and his performances, the purchase option can be transformed into an obligation to buy. The former BvB player still has two years of contract at Old Trafford, plus an option year.
“Chelsea are delighted to announce that Jadon Sancho has joined the club on loan from Manchester United, with the Blues obliged to sign the England international on a permanent basis next summer. Chelsea are delighted to announce that Jadon Sancho has joined the club on loan from Manchester United, with the Blues obliged to sign the England international on a permanent basis next summer.” informs the Blues’ press release this evening. It was less one. The market closes its doors at 22:59 local time (i.e. 23:59 French time). Also very interested in the services of the 24-year-old winger, Juventus was unable to compete with the London giant, which had already paid €300 million this summer. He has also been mentioned on the PSG side.
Finding your place at Chelsea
Despite Erik ten Hag’s statements earlier in the day, who campaigned to keep the Englishman, the Red Devils preferred to say yes to this move, even if it meant strengthening a direct competitor for the places on the Premier League podium. They had already loaned Sancho to Borussia Dortmund in the second half of last season for a rather average result, even if he had shone in the double confrontation against PSG in the Champions League semi-final.
The attacking midfielder who was so decisive during his first stint in Germany will have to make a place for himself in his new team. Chelsea still has a large number of players under contract, including more than fifteen who are training outside the squad. Raheem Sterling comes to mind, for example, whose name has also been mentioned for an exchange with his teammate in the national team. The competition is so strong at the Blues that Sancho will not have much time to lose if he wants to perform and be a long-term player.
