September 3rd 2024.
On the last day of the transfer window, Sancho made the move to Manchester United. However, there were concerns about a potential clash between him and head coach Erik ten Hag. Sports director Dan Ashworth quickly dispelled these rumors, stating that there was no falling out between the two.
Sancho's transfer to Chelsea was finalized on Friday, with an initial loan deal and a commitment to purchase him next summer. This came after his public dispute with ten Hag last year, which led to him being excluded from the first team. However, during pre-season, it seemed that the two had reconciled, and Sancho was back in the lineup.
Despite this, the 24-year-old did not make the squad for United's first two matches against Fulham and Crystal Palace. It was reported that he had reiterated his desire to leave Old Trafford, especially after being left out of the opening game against Fulham. Sancho was one of 13 players to leave the club this summer, including Scott McTominay and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who joined Napoli and West Ham United, respectively.
Ashworth explained that, as with all the other players, Sancho's desire to leave was the main factor in his transfer. He also mentioned that the club had enough options on the wings, with players like Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony.
When asked about Sancho's absence from the squad, Ashworth stated, "I think with any player, whether it's Jadon, whether it's Scott [McTominay], or whether it's Aaron, if they express a desire to move to a new club, and it's in their best interest and ours, then we have to consider it." He also clarified that it was not a matter of Sancho being pushed out of the club, but rather a decision that was made for the benefit of both parties.
Ashworth also dismissed the notion that there was a "truce" between Sancho and ten Hag that had been broken. He emphasized that no one was forced to leave the club this summer and that it was simply a matter of players wanting to explore new opportunities. "It was a decision we made – if it's good for Jadon and good for us to move on, then we were willing to consider it," he said.
In conclusion, Ashworth made it clear that Sancho's transfer was a mutual decision and that there were no hard feelings between him and the club. He also assured fans that they had enough depth in the wide positions and that the departure of players like Sancho was not a sign of the club pushing them out.
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