Gabby Agbonlahor has already spotted ‘problem’ with Jadon Sancho’s Aston Villa loan

Jadon Sancho left Manchester United on deadline day, joining Aston Villa on loan for the 2025/26 season.

The response from fans was overwhelmingly positive. Many saw his time at the club as disappointing and were happy to see him move on, calling him one of the worst signings in their history.

Despite Manchester United’s preference for a permanent transfer, Sancho opted for a loan move. The deal keeps him on his £250,000 per week salary, with Villa covering 80% of those wages.

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This wasn’t a sudden decision either – he had been interested in a switch to Villa for months and turned down multiple offers from other clubs over the summer. Early in the window, Chelsea even paid a £5 million fee just to pass on signing him.

There’s now real pressure on Sancho to turn things around at Villa. He was once seen as one of England’s brightest talents and this loan spell is likely his last chance to rediscover that form. If he can’t do it now, there may not be another opportunity waiting for him.

Gabby Agbonlahor believes Jadon Sancho’s career is on the line at Aston Villa

After being introduced at Villa Park, Jadon Sancho hasn’t made the best impression on the fanbase. Supporters were quick to notice he seemed uninterested during his first interview.

And the 25-year-old has already come under fire from former Villa player Gabby Agbonlahor, who reminded him just how much is at stake for his future.

Agbonlahor said to talkSPORT: “For me, I look back at Jadon Sancho. At Dortmund, 158 games, 53 goals, 67 assists he got for Dortmund.”