Jadon Sancho thanked the Manchester United fans, players and staff after completing a season-long loan move to Chelsea. Sancho, 24, sealed a move late on transfer deadline day but it took until Saturday evening for an announcement to follow.
United shared a short statement confirming his departure, wishing the player well for the remainder of this season. In their statement shared simultaneously, Chelsea confirmed that they are obligated to permanently sign Sancho once the summer transfer window opens next year.
So the former England international is still a United player according to his contract but has already effectively left the club. READ MORE: Can Sancho play for Chelsea against United as Premier League transfer rules explained READ MORE: United and Chelsea reach Sancho agreement after dramatic deadline day talks That was reflected in the message from Sancho on the social media platform X, which United also reposted, around 20 minutes after the move was announced. "Thank you to all the fans, staff and teammates [at Manchester United].
Wishing everyone all the best in the future." Sancho was also quoted in Chelsea's statement. "I’m really excited to be here," Sancho said. "London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back. "The manager [Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca] spoke to me about the project and, for a young player, it's exciting.
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