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'FFS he's coming back!' - Man Utd fans fear Jadon Sancho is 'soft launching' Old Trafford return as Chelsea loanee hints that relationship with Red Devils has been patched up

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<p>The winger, who is currently on loan at Chelsea, has had a turbulent time at Old Trafford since he returned from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, with his relationship with the Red Devils further deteriorating after a public fallout with ex-manager Erik ten Hag. However, that bitterness seems to have been put in the past as the club took to Instagram to post a picture of the winger in a United shirt, accompanied by the message: "Wishing Jadon Sancho a happy 25th birthday." Sancho responded positively to the birthday wish and reposted it on his Instagram story, saying "Thank you!".</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltcf8370a958392f46/image%20(75).png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltcf8370a958392f46/image%20(75).png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltcf8370a958392f46/image%20(75).png?format=jpg" alt="Jadon Sancho GFX" data-source="" data-copyright="@sancho Instagram" data-portal-copyright="@sancho Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:bltcf8370a958392f46;width:407;height:647"></picture>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>However, United fans were in no mood to forget the bad blood and fear that Sancho would be back at Old Trafford in the summer.</p><p>A despairing <a href="https://x.com/UTDFEVER_6/status/1904617602153914706" target="_blank">@UTDFEVER_6</a> wrote: "Ffs he is cumin back."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Gideoomatic/status/1904825205333143702" target="_blank">@Gideoomatic </a>wrote: "Soft launch".</p><p>Whereas, <a href="https://x.com/bokani_/status/1904895334888747357" target="_blank">@bokani_, </a>wrote: "@Nkosi_nathi17 he saw reports that Chelsea is not signing him".</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://x.com/alfievincentt/status/1904892445240025182" target="_blank">@alfievincentt,</a> wrote: "F*ck that guy."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/CR7_TDU/status/1904951810927796453" target="_blank">@CR7_TDU</a> echoed the same sentiment and wrote: "I don't need this tw*t anywhere near my club."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Sancho has frequently made headlines off the pitch, particularly for his activity on social media. One of his most notable incidents involved a subtle dig at United on Marcus Rashford’s recent post - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-risks-wrath-man-utd-fans-chelsea-message-fellow-loanee-marcus-rashford-aston-villa-debut/blt816a8aa50333198a" target="_blank">a move that backfired as his on-field performances </a>have failed to match the bravado. His struggles at Chelsea have compounded his issues, leaving both clubs facing a difficult decision regarding his future.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>United had included a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jadon-sancho-fee-chelsea-must-pay-man-utd-permanent-transfer-get-out-clause/blt908e1f7a0498681b" target="_blank">£25 million ($32.3m) </a>buy option in his loan agreement, but Chelsea could opt out by paying a £5m fee instead, which would allow them to avoid a full purchase while terminating the loan. With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-stance-sending-struggling-jadon-sancho-back-man-utd-gbp5m-get-out-clause/blt7901b668763f451c#csde1e2f1cc7b1d75d" target="_blank">it unclear whether the Blues will retain him</a>, United are now facing a potential dilemma regarding his return as the 24-year-old winger is currently on a £250,000-per-week wage, and bringing him back would put a strain the club's financial structure.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Reports from Germany’s BILD suggest that Sancho has already submitted a transfer request, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-submits-shock-borussia-dortmund-return-request-chelsea-consider-reneging-obligation-buy-winger-man-utd/blta7a0596bc5ff476d#cs1912c5250911dc7b" target="_blank">hoping to return to Borussia Dortmund </a>this summer. The winger is believed to be keen on reuniting with his former side, where he previously thrived before joining United in 2021. However, whether Dortmund can afford to meet United’s valuation remains to be seen.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SANCHO?

Jadon Sancho & Man Utd hint strained relationship has been patched up as Chelsea loanee faces uncertain future | Goal.com

Manchester United fans fear Jadon Sancho is &quot;soft launching&quot; his return as the Chelsea loanee hinted he had patched things up with the Red Devils.

&apos;FFS he&apos;s coming back!&apos; - Man Utd fans fear Jadon Sancho is &apos;soft launching&apos; Old Trafford return as Chelsea loanee hints that relationship with Red Devils has been patched up

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