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Juventus reach agreement to land Manchester United outcast

Originally posted on We All Follow United
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 10:48 AM ET

Jadon Sancho closing in on Manchester United exit as Juventus agree terms

Every summer, a new saga unfolds at Manchester United and this year is no different. The atmosphere around Old Trafford feels oddly still, like everyone is quietly bracing for the inevitable. Jadon Sancho, once a prodigious signing full of promise, now appears to be packing his bags. As the rumours intensify, fans are torn: is this the end of a mistake or the beginning of a better chapter? It’s not an easy call, but considering how things have played out, the decision is starting to make sense.

Let’s face it, Manchester United haven’t felt like Manchester United for a long time. Since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013, we’ve stumbled through managerial experiments, false dawns, and short-lived revivals. Hope comes in flashes, only to fade when it matters most. Even with the tactical clarity that Ruben Amorim brought last season, the campaign ended in disappointment. The squad still feels fragmented. Mistakes from André Onana, poor finishing up front, and ongoing chaos off the pitch have only amplified the cracks. And somewhere in the noise, Jadon Sancho vanished from view.

Under Amorim, expectations have shifted. The culture is more demanding, and reputations no longer guarantee minutes. Big names have been sidelined, and Sancho is among them. Loaned to Chelsea, he failed to impress, and the Blues walked away without triggering a permanent deal. Back at United, he was training alone, isolated from the squad, and clearly no longer in the manager’s plans. The disconnect grew louder, and the writing was on the wall: a change was coming.

The agreement with Juventus and the final decision

According to SportMediaset, Jadon Sancho’s agent met with Juventus officials in Turin this week. The outcome? An agreement in principle for a four-year contract, with the player reportedly willing to take a pay cut to make the move happen. Juventus, who initially tabled a £15 million offer, are now prepared to meet Manchester United’s £22 million valuation. This time, it seems the Italian giants are serious, all signs point to real intent.

Sancho arrived at Old Trafford in 2021 as one of the marquee signings of the post-Ferguson era, commanding a multi million pound fee. His dribbling, his vision, his flair, it all gave us hope that we finally had a winger capable of unlocking defences at will. But that dream never materialised. What followed instead was a frustrating, inconsistent spell marked by injuries, dwindling confidence, and tactical mismatches. The Sancho who lit up the Bundesliga for Dortmund slowly faded into memory — a version we never truly got to see in red.

A painful, but necessary exit

As United fans, this one stings because we genuinely wanted it to work. We wanted Sancho to be the kind of player who made us rise from our seats every weekend, the spark that reignited Old Trafford. But reality bites. With Rúben Amorim steering the rebuild in his own image, holding on to Sancho for sentiment’s sake is a luxury we simply can’t afford. He’s no longer in the plans, and dragging this saga out helps no one.

Letting him go frees up crucial wages that could be reinvested wisely. Whether it’s a clinical striker like Ollie Watkins or a more dependable keeper to challenge or even replace André Onana, those funds could make a real difference. Yes, losing nearly £50 million on a player hurts. But that’s done. The only way is forward.

For Sancho, a move to Italy might be exactly what he needs. Serie A’s slower tempo and tactical style could offer him the breathing room to rediscover his game. At Juventus, especially if Dusan Vlahovic stays, he could find a system that suits his strengths. And if he regains his confidence, he’s still young enough to return to the elite level he once promised.

For United, and for Sancho, it’s time to move on. Even if it comes at a cost, some chapters need to end for better ones to begin.

This article first appeared on We All Follow United and was syndicated with permission.

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