Manchester United fans fear Jadon Sancho is "soft launching" his return as the Chelsea loanee hinted he had patched things up with the Red Devils.
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Sancho turned 25 on TuesdayMan Utd sent wishes on social mediaPlayer reposted message on his Instagram storyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The winger, who is currently on loan at Chelsea, has had a turbulent time at Old Trafford since he returned from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, with his relationship with the Red Devils further deteriorating after a public fallout with ex-manager Erik ten Hag. However, that bitterness seems to have been put in the past as the club took to Instagram to post a picture of the winger in a United shirt, accompanied by the message: "Wishing Jadon Sancho a happy 25th birthday." Sancho responded positively to the birthday wish and reposted it on his Instagram story, saying "Thank you!".
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However, United fans were in no mood to forget the bad blood and fear that Sancho would be back at Old Trafford in the summer.
A despairing @UTDFEVER_6 wrote: "Ffs he is cumin back."
@Gideoomatic wrote: "Soft launch".
Whereas, @bokani_, wrote: "@Nkosi_nathi17 he saw reports that Chelsea is not signing him".
Meanwhile, @alfievincentt, wrote: "F*ck that guy."
@CR7_TDU echoed the same sentiment and wrote: "I don't need this tw*t anywhere near my club."
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Sancho has frequently made headlines off the pitch, particularly for his activity on social media. One of his most notable incidents involved a subtle dig at United on Marcus Rashford’s recent post – a move that backfired as his on-field performances have failed to match the bravado. His struggles at Chelsea have compounded his issues, leaving both clubs facing a difficult decision regarding his future.
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United had included a £25 million ($32.3m) buy option in his loan agreement, but Chelsea could opt out by paying a £5m fee instead, which would allow them to avoid a full purchase while terminating the loan. With it unclear whether the Blues will retain him, United are now facing a potential dilemma regarding his return as the 24-year-old winger is currently on a £250,000-per-week wage, and bringing him back would put a strain the club's financial structure.
