What Ruben Amorim Said About Jadon Sancho REVEALED as Chelsea Decide to Send Winger Back to Manchester United

Jadon Sancho’s time at Chelsea is over — and as he prepares to return to Manchester United, a telling comment made by Ruben Amorim has resurfaced, shedding light on how far the winger’s stock has fallen.

Chelsea were expected to sign Sancho permanently after bringing him in on loan last season. The deal included a clause to make the transfer permanent for £25 million, which seemed like a bargain for a player once hailed as one of England’s brightest talents.

However, the move has collapsed. According to respected journalist David Ornstein, Chelsea have decided not to activate the buy clause, opting instead to pay a £5 million exit fee to avoid finalising the transfer. The decision came after the club failed to agree personal terms with the winger.

Sancho had fallen out with United boss Erik ten Hag early last season, publicly accusing him of scapegoating. That bust-up led to Sancho being frozen out of the first team, with United desperate to move him on. A loan to Chelsea was seen as a fresh start — but now, that opportunity has passed.

Amid the uncertainty over his future, a sharp comment made by Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim earlier this year is now doing the rounds — and it’s not flattering.

Asked about Sancho ahead of a match against Tottenham Hotspur, Amorim didn’t hold back. He made it clear that Sancho, even as a high-profile Premier League name, was of no concern to him.

“I’m just focused on my players and my problems,” Amorim said. “Sancho is not my problem. I’m really focused on beating Tottenham and using the players we have. We have a lot to do, and a lot to improve. We need to win games — and then we’ll see next season.”

His blunt answer showed just how little impact Sancho is having in the wider football conversation. Once a player on the radar of Europe’s biggest clubs, Sancho is now being dismissed outright by a manager linked with several top jobs.

Despite scoring a goal in the Europa Conference League final for Chelsea, Sancho couldn’t do enough to convince the Blues to break their strict wage policy. His future at Manchester United looks just as uncertain, especially with Ten Hag still in charge and the relationship between the two reportedly beyond repair.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that United still intend to sell the player this summer, and that Sancho’s camp is actively working to find him a new club. But with no clear buyer lined up, and his reputation taking a hit, the clock is ticking.

United could have banked £25 million from Chelsea had the deal gone through. Now, they must start from scratch in search of a new suitor — a tough task for a player with such a complicated recent history.

The worst-case scenario? Sancho might have to report back to Carrington for pre-season — a return that could reignite tensions and create more distractions at a club already under pressure.