Recent developments have shed new light on the saga involving Jadon Sancho and Manchester United, revealing that the club did not receive prior consent from the player before publicly addressing his mental health concerns.
According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, Manchester United did not secure authorization from Sancho before disclosing information about his mental health battles in 2022.
In December 2022, Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, disclosed during a press conference that Sancho would be sidelined due to a combination of “physical and mental” factors as the player battled an injury.
Sources within Manchester United suggest that Erik ten Hag did not explicitly use the term ‘mental health’ and was primarily concerned with shielding the English winger from incessant media inquiries.
🚨 Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United did not obtain permission from Jadon Sancho to publicly confirm that his mental state was suffering last season.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 8, 2023
Sancho commenced Ten Hag’s first season with vigor but encountered a significant absence from October 22 until February 1. This period coincided with his remote observation of the World Cup. During his time away from the team, Sancho engaged in solitary training sessions in the Netherlands under the guidance of coaches trusted by Ten Hag. He also opted for a hiatus from social media.
Sancho’s return saw him participate in the Carabao Cup final triumph against Newcastle, concluding the season with seven goals and three assists.
This new information has introduced an additional layer to the ongoing dispute between Jadon Sancho and Manchester United, stemming from Sancho’s public defense against Erik ten Hag’s comments following a defeat to Arsenal.
The turmoil surrounding Sancho’s relationship with the club led to speculations of a potential transfer to the Saudi League on the transfer window deadline. However, subsequent clarifications confirmed these speculations as mere rumors, with Sancho reaffirming his commitment to his career at Manchester United.
Bayern Munich plotting a move for Jadon Sancho in January
Reports suggest that Bayern Munich has emerged as a potential destination for English winger Jadon Sancho if tensions between the player and Manchester United continue to escalate by the upcoming January transfer window.
According to Fichajes, the German champions are eyeing Sancho to bolster their wing positions, which currently suffer from a lack of depth, with only three recognized wingers in the squad: Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Leroy Sané.
Given the injury-prone nature of Coman and Sané, Jadon Sancho would be a valuable addition to Bayern Munich’s lineup. Sources close to the situation indicate that a transfer deal could materialize in the ballpark of $53 million, taking into account recent developments between the player and his current club.
🌘🔴 BREAKING: Bayern Munich are plotting a shock January move for #mufc‘s Jadon Sancho. [Fichajes] pic.twitter.com/gYkUlAYNyX
— 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 (@UTDMist) September 6, 2023
Jadon Sancho’s struggles at Manchester United have been conspicuous since his high-profile transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, for which the English winger commanded a hefty transfer fee of $92 million.
Despite an impressive track record of 50 goals and 64 assists in 134 matches for his former German club, Sancho has found it challenging to meet the lofty expectations at Manchester United. During his tenure with the English club, he has registered only 12 goals and six assists in 82 games.
Currently, Jadon Sancho’s weekly wages at Manchester United amount to approximately $311,000, translating to an annual income of $16 million. Having signed a five-year contract with the club in 2021, Sancho still has three years remaining on his deal.
A return to the Bundesliga could potentially rejuvenate the winger’s career, especially with the added bonus of joining English compatriot Harry Kane, who completed a high-profile move to the German club from Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
