Man United flop wants summer exit with move to his former club in his sights | OneFootball

Jadon Sancho’s time in the Premier League could be coming to an end in the summer.

As the 26-year-old winger prepares to become a free agent, the rumour mill is already working overtime.

According to Sky Germany, Sancho has clearly communicated his willingness to pack his bags and return to his ultimate safe haven: Borussia Dortmund.

With his current loan spell at Aston Villa set to conclude simultaneously with his Old Trafford contract, he has been completely free to negotiate with foreign clubs since January 1.

Jadon Sancho to move back to Dortmund?

Now, a massive third stint in the famous Black and Yellow jersey is starting to look like a very concrete reality.

Sancho’s return to English football simply hasn’t gone according to the script.

After joining the Red Devils for a massive £73 million fee back in 2021, he struggled to consistently replicate the elite, world-class form that originally made him a superstar in Germany.

This season hasn’t exactly been a redemptive fairy tale either. Shipped out on loan to Aston Villa for the 2025/26 campaign, the 26-year-old has managed a disappointing return of just one goal and three assists across 33 appearances in all competitions.

Because of those underwhelming numbers, there is practically zero expectation of him extending his stay at Villa Park.

Meanwhile, the Man United boardroom is absolutely desperate to finally wipe his reported £300,000-a-week wages off their financial books.

The club has decided they won’t even trigger his one-year contract extension option just to try and desperately squeeze a transfer fee out of his departure.

Man United outcast wants Old Trafford summer exit

Signal Iduna Park is the only place Sancho has truly consistently thrived, and he reportedly holds a strong preference for Dortmund despite receiving a multitude of offers from other clubs around the globe.

To prove just how eager he is to make this happen, he is even prepared to take a significant salary cut to push the move over the line.

The ball is currently sitting firmly in Dortmund’s court. While current head coach Niko Kovac has already given the massive green light to reintegrate the winger into his squad, the final call comes down to the boardroom executives.

Sporting director Ole Book and managing director Lars Ricken are currently heavily weighing the pros and cons of bringing him back for a third spell.