Kobbie Mainoo Shows True Colours as Jadon Sancho Reveals Enzo Maresca Call That Sealed Chelsea Switch
Jadon Sancho has bid farewell to Manchester United after sealing a season-long move to Chelsea, which includes an obligatory purchase clause for next summer.
This marks the end of Sancho’s journey at Old Trafford, where he struggled to live up to the £73 million price tag following his transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. In 83 appearances for United, Sancho managed just 12 goals and six assists, with his final appearance coming in a brief seven-minute cameo during the Community Shield final.
The 24-year-old winger’s time at Manchester United was marred by inconsistency and setbacks, including an ear infection that caused him to miss the Premier League season opener, a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham.
He was subsequently omitted from the squad that faced a 2-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion. Sancho, who had attracted interest from Juventus, decided to make a fresh start in London, driven by the prospect of joining a Chelsea side under the stewardship of Enzo Maresca.
Sancho’s exit from Manchester United was met with mixed emotions from fans and teammates alike. In a heartfelt social media post, he expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you to all the fans, staff, and teammates. Wishing everyone all the best in the future.” The message was a nod to his turbulent time at United and his hope for a better chapter ahead.
Among the responses to Sancho’s farewell post, one that stood out was from United’s rising star, Kobbie Mainoo, who simply wrote, “All the best bro,” accompanied by a fingers-crossed emoji.
This gesture of goodwill highlighted the camaraderie that exists between Sancho and his former teammates, despite his struggles at the club. Alejandro Garnacho, another young talent at United, also wished Sancho “good luck” as he embarked on his new journey.
In his first interview as a Chelsea player, Sancho opened up about what convinced him to make the switch. “I think it’s the manager who really drew me to the project,” Sancho revealed.
“He spoke to me on the phone about this project and what he was building here, and for a young player like myself, it’s exciting, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Sancho’s move to Chelsea signifies a new chapter in his career, one where he hopes to rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe’s most promising young talents.
Kobbie Mainoo Shows True Colours as Jadon Sancho Reveals Enzo Maresca Call That Sealed Chelsea Switch