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Explained: How Chelsea triggered permanent Jadon Sancho transfer with last-gasp victory over Fulham - and why they can still get out of deal with Man Utd

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<p>The Blues signed the England international winger on a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jadon-sancho-stay-at-chelsea-enzo-maresca-update-man-utd-loanee-scores-stunner-against-ipswich/blta9d262dc67a026e8" target="_blank">season-long agreement during the summer window of 2024</a>. Sancho has registered just three goals in all competitions, while half of his 10 assists have come in the Conference League.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 25-year-old forward has struggled to convince those at Stamford Bridge that he is worth keeping around. A 2-1 derby victory over Fulham does, however, mean that a £25 million ($33m) purchase clause has kicked in.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>That is because the Blues are now guaranteed to finish higher than 15th in the Premier League table. Transfer expert <a href="https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/1914037112581837182 " target="_blank"><em>Ben Jacobs</em></a> reports that: "Chelsea's win over Fulham means an obligation to buy Jadon Sancho of up to £25m [€29m] has now kicked in. It is triggered providing Chelsea finish above 15th, which is now mathematically guaranteed to be the case."</p>

WHAT TRANSFER EXPERT SAID

<p>Chelsea do have a way out of the big-money transfer that is being lined up. Jacobs adds that: "Chelsea can override the obligation by paying Man Utd a fee of £5m [€6m]. Decision whether to keep Sancho will be taken at the end of the season."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Sancho, who joined United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, still has a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-fans-fear-jadon-sancho-old-trafford-return-chelsea-loanee-hints-relationship-red-devils/blt3766ef03e313c822" target="_blank">year left to run on his contract at Old Trafford</a>. He was moved on after falling out with ex-Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag, so may see the slate wiped clean in Manchester by Ruben Amorim if a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-offload-10-players-summer-transfer-window-marcus-rashford-casemiro-antony/blt11648fb2a9cec405" target="_blank">another move in 2025 is not agreed</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JADON SANCHO?

Explained: How Chelsea triggered permanent Jadon Sancho transfer with last-gasp victory over Fulham - and why they can still get out of deal with Man Utd | Goal.com

Chelsea have triggered a permanent transfer option in Jadon Sancho’s loan, but they can still get out of the deal with Manchester United.

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