Jadon Sancho is reportedly willing to accept a 50% wage cut to leave Manchester United, marking a significant shift in his stance as he looks for a way out of Old Trafford before the transfer window closes.
Once regarded as one of England’s brightest attacking talents, the 24-year-old now finds himself unwanted at United and short on options.
After a failed return to Borussia Dortmund on loan last season and limited interest due to his £300,000-per-week salary, Sancho appears ready to sacrifice income for a fresh start—possibly in Italy or Turkey.
It’s a dramatic comedown for a player who joined United in 2021 for £73 million amid huge expectations. Despite flashes of quality, Sancho struggled to establish himself.
Things came to a head in 2023 when a public falling-out with Erik ten Hag saw him exiled from the first team entirely.
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After refusing to apologise after calling out the Dutchman over training criticisms, Sancho was banished to train alone, then loaned back to Dortmund in early 2024.
Chelsea reportedly explored a transfer earlier this summer, but Sancho rejected a reduced salary offer. That decision now looks costly. Dortmund were also open to keeping him beyond his loan, but not at Premier League wages.
Sancho’s willingness to take a pay cut reflects how much his stock has fallen in just a few years. A permanent exit from United now seems likely, with the club also keen to resolve the impasse before the end of the window.
Could this be his turning point?
For Sancho, a move abroad might offer the reset he needs—but it comes at a price, or rather, a lack thereof. The winger who once had Europe at his feet is now chasing a second chance, grounded by the weight of past ambition.
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