Chelsea activate Jadon Sancho transfer clause

Chelsea have activated Jadon Sancho’s transfer clause.

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Manchester United’s summer clear-out is beginning to take shape as Ruben Amorim continues to restructure the squad ahead of his first full season in charge.

With Antony and Marcus Rashford both facing uncertain futures and Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof set to leave at the end of their contracts, the Red Devils are freeing up significant room in both the squad and the wage bill.

United are expected to be active in the market with reinforcements needed in multiple areas, particularly out wide and at centre-forward.

Amorim has reportedly identified a list of top targets, with a particular focus on technically gifted wide players who can thrive in his inverted winger system.

Despite the January arrival of a few loanees, there’s still a major rebuild underway—and one of the latest updates could accelerate that process.

Jadon Sancho’s time at Manchester United is now officially over, as Chelsea have triggered the clause to make his move to Stamford Bridge permanent, according to CaughtOffside.

The initial deal between United and Chelsea included a performance-based clause that would see Jadon Sancho become a permanent Blue as long as the club avoided a bottom-six finish—and with safety secured, the condition has been met.

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Chelsea insiders reportedly view Sancho as a “smart investment,” even though he has yet to fully hit top form in west London.

The move will cost Chelsea £25 million, a fee they’re said to be more than happy to pay, with internal belief that the 24-year-old could eventually be worth significantly more.

Jadon Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for around £73 million but failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford.

He fell out of favour last season under Erik ten Hag and was sent on loan to Chelsea, where he’s recently shown signs of resurgence.

While Chelsea are not currently planning to sell him, there is confidence they could profit from the move should things change.

For United, the sale is a clean break—and one that frees up vital funds and a squad place ahead of what promises to be one of the club’s most important transfer windows in years.

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