Sancho prepared to slash salary in bid to secure United exit

 

SANCHO TO UNITED: 'I'LL PAY TO LEAVE' - STAR OFFERS WAGE CUT TO END OLD TRAFFORD EXILE

Jadon Sancho is reportedly open to accepting a significant wage reduction to secure a permanent return to Borussia Dortmund, signaling his intent to leave Manchester United this summer and reignite his career in familiar surroundings. The 25-year-old winger, who rejoined Dortmund on loan in January after a public fallout with then-United manager Erik ten Hag, is eager to make his stay in Germany long-term.

After a turbulent and largely unproductive spell at Old Trafford following his high-profile transfer from Dortmund in 2021, Sancho has rediscovered form and confidence back in the Bundesliga. His half-season loan at Signal Iduna Park in 2025 included several strong performances, notably during Dortmund’s deep Champions League run, which saw them reach the final.

Manchester United are believed to be open to offloading the England international as part of their summer squad overhaul. While Sancho remains under contract until 2026, the club is keen to trim its wage bill and raise funds to invest in younger, more consistent talent. United are expected to demand a transfer fee in the region of £30–35 million, a notable loss on the £73 million they paid for him four years ago.

Sancho’s openness to a drastic pay cut is viewed as a strong signal of his desire to reunite with Dortmund permanently. The player is said to have enjoyed the support system and tactical freedom provided in Germany—elements he struggled to find at United. Dortmund, for their part, are exploring options to structure the deal with add-ons and performance clauses to match their budget while making the transfer feasible.

Talks between the clubs are progressing steadily, with Dortmund confident that an agreement can be reached before the start of the Bundesliga season. Sancho is also reportedly willing to forgo interest from Saudi clubs and other European sides offering higher wages, prioritizing career stability and playing time over financial gain.

If a deal is concluded, it would mark one of the most high-profile career resets of the summer—transforming a stalled chapter into a renewed opportunity at the club where Sancho originally made his name. All signs point toward a permanent homecoming that could reignite the trajectory many expected from one of England’s most talented attackers.