BREAKING: “We just can’t count on him anymore. His head’s clearly elsewhere, and I’ll tell you why. After our conversation, I made the decision to remove him from my plans for the season,” said Ruben Amorim, finally opening up about the situation with Jadon Sancho. The manager revealed that something Sancho said convinced him it was time to move on, hinting strongly that the winger’s exit from the club is imminent.

Jadon Sancho has made his way back into Manchester United’s senior setup after a turbulent year that saw him clashing with former manager Erik ten Hag and being exiled from the squad. With a new era under Ruben Amorim dawning at Old Trafford, there was hope for a clean slate. Yet, that fresh beginning already feels clouded by uncertainty, as Sancho’s status remains shaky despite rejoining the team for pre-season.

 

Sancho’s loan spell at Borussia Dortmund in the latter half of last season reignited some of the spark that made him such a high-profile signing in the first place. Riding that momentum, he was welcomed back into the pre-season fold and even traveled with the squad to the United States. But optimism turned to speculation when he didn’t feature in the opening Premier League match against Fulham, a glaring omission that didn’t go unnoticed.

 

Though it was initially chalked up to an ear infection, manager Amorim didn’t exactly soothe tensions when he bluntly stated that he “preferred other players” for that match. That cold truth didn’t just sting; it reopened doubts about Sancho’s standing in the team and his long-term future under this new leadership.

 

Right now, the winger finds himself squeezed out by a crowded flanks department. Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Alejandro Garnacho are all being favored in wide positions, with Antony also throwing his name in the hat. Sancho, once considered a crown jewel of English football, is now fighting to even make the bench.

 

Whispers of a potential move are growing louder. Juventus have made their interest in Sancho known and are reportedly deep into talks with United over a deal. A price tag of around €30 million—or £25 million—is being floated, and Chelsea and Barcelona are lurking on the sidelines, closely monitoring the drama unfold.

 

When asked about Sancho’s potential involvement in the upcoming clash against Brighton, Amorim didn’t offer much clarity. His vague response—“We will see”—was followed by a statement that read less like a vote of confidence and more like a challenge. He emphasized the need for commitment, discipline, and acceptance of competition within the squad.

 

Amorim’s message was clear: nobody is guaranteed minutes. With the transfer window still open, the squad is fluid, and once it slams shut, the true test begins. Players left behind must show professionalism and hunger, even if they aren’t starting every week. There’s no room for ego—just effort.

 

He ended his presser on a note that felt like both a warning and a rallying cry. The rewards, Amorim said, won’t come overnight—they’ll be earned over the grind of a long season. Until May rolls around, players like Sancho will have to dig deep, stay locked in, and prove they still have what it takes to wear the United shirt.