Borussia Dortmund sets two demands for return of departing Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford
The latest reports indicate that the 25-year-old winger is set to leave his current club as he enters discussions regarding an exit from Manchester United following contract negotiations between both parties and potential new suitors including Borussia Dortmund who have reportedly stepped up their interest in re-signing him, with specific demands being made by German side.
Key Points
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1Jadon Sancho is expected to leave Manchester United as a free agent in the summer of 2026 following his contract expiration.
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2Borussia Dortmund has re-entered negotiations for Jadon Sancho, positioning themselves against other suitors like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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3Sanjo joined Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021 on a £73m deal but struggled to meet expectations at Old Trafford.
Developments
Manchester United plans to see Jadon Sancho depart on a £72.9 million transfer fee this year, ending his five-year tenure at Old Trafford after he struggled in three seasons there and returned twice for Borussia Dortmund where only two goals were scored across 14 games since joining the club as an Englishman aged just over twenty-one years old when signing back then from Manchester United's marquee recruitment plan.
Manchester United are facing uncertainty over Jadon Sancho's future as his current deal expires at the end of this season while Borussia Dortmund considers recalling him on loan. However, reports indicate any return from Germany requires strict conditions: no signing-on fee and a significant wage reduction to approximately £4.3 million per year plus bonuses compared to his previous earnings.
Jadon Sancho's departure from Manchester United at the end of the 2025–26 season is considered virtually certain as part of a wider squad restructuring plan. Borussia Dortmund has emerged as a leading contender to sign him, with other European clubs also monitoring his situation amid reports that Man Utd are open to offers for financial reinvestment purposes.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly pursuing Jadon Sancho on a free transfer as Manchester United plans not to extend him due to poor recent performance and financial constraints requiring significant pay cuts for any potential return from Villa or elsewhere in the Premier League, though reports indicate he has yet to make his final decision.