Jadon Sancho’s proposed move to Chelsea has collapsed, with salary demands emerging as the key sticking point in negotiations between the two clubs. The 24-year-old winger, currently on a lucrative contract at Manchester United, was unwilling to take a pay cut, while Chelsea were reluctant to match his existing wages — a decision that ultimately brought talks to a halt.
Despite mutual interest early in the discussions, the financial gap proved too wide to bridge. Chelsea had explored various structures to make the deal work, including performance-based bonuses and creative payment plans, but none were enough to reach an agreement that satisfied all parties. Sancho’s salary at Old Trafford remains one of the highest among United’s squad, a legacy of the club’s significant investment when signing him from Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
Following the breakdown of the deal, Sancho is set to return to Manchester United at the end of June. However, he is not expected to remain at the club for long. The Red Devils have made it clear he is available for transfer this summer as they look to generate funds and reshape their squad under incoming manager Ruben Amorim.
Sancho’s representatives are now assessing other options, with interest from several European clubs and potential suitors in Saudi Arabia. A fresh move appears inevitable, but for now, Chelsea is no longer in the picture.
With his future still uncertain, Sancho’s focus will now shift to finding a club that can both meet his financial expectations and offer him a key role on the pitch — something he’s been seeking since falling out of favor at United. The summer window will be decisive in determining the next chapter of his career.
