Jadon Sancho has opened the door to a move to AS Roma, according to Fabrizio Romano with a proposal worth around £20 million being discussed between the Serie A club and Manchester United.
The 25-year-old winger has given the green light to a loan deal with an obligation to buy under favourable conditions — making a permanent transfer easy to trigger next summer. Despite recent reports, Sancho has ruled out a move to Turkey at this stage of his career.
Chelsea Stint Ends, Roma Talks Begin
Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea, where he played a key role in their UEFA Conference League final win over Real Betis and featured 41 times under Enzo Maresca.
However, the Blues opted against activating their purchase clause, instead paying a £5 million penalty fee to United for not completing the deal.
Training Alone at United
Since returning to Old Trafford, Sancho has been placed in Ruben Amorim’s ‘bomb squad’, training away from the first team. He has made it clear that any move must be on his terms — meaning his current £250,000-a-week wage remains untouched, and United would need to cover any shortfall if a new club pays him less.
2024/25 Season Stats – Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
| Stat (2024/25) | Jadon Sancho |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 41 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% |
Sancho delivered 7 goals and 9 assists in 41 games for Chelsea, with an 85% pass accuracy, but the club chose not to commit to a permanent deal.
Analyst Verdict
For Roma, Sancho’s arrival would add technical flair and creativity in wide areas — attributes José Mourinho’s former side have lacked since Paulo Dybala’s injury troubles.
From United’s perspective, the structure of the deal could finally end a standoff that has left a high-earning asset out of the squad, while still recouping a reasonable fee.
Key Insights
- Roma proposal worth £20m in total package.
- Loan with obligation to buy under favourable terms.
- Sancho refuses Turkish offers, prioritising European football.
- Chelsea paid £5m penalty not to sign him permanently.
- United’s ‘bomb squad’ exile continues until move is agreed.
What’s Next
Roma are expected to push ahead with the deal in the coming days, with talks centring on wage coverage and finalising the obligation clause.
If completed quickly, Sancho could be unveiled before the end of August and be in contention for Roma’s early-season Serie A fixtures — marking the start of a fresh chapter away from Old Trafford.
Will a move to Roma finally reignite Jadon Sancho’s career?
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