Man United flop Jadon Sancho training with surprise team ahead of free transfer
Former Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is still looking for his next club after being released at the end of his Manchester United contract
Jadon Sancho is on the lookout for his new club(Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Former Manchester United star Jadon Sancho is training at 10th-tier Flixton FC as his wait for a new side goes on. The winger is making use of the club’s facilities to maintain his fitness until securing a transfer.
Sancho’s time at United came to an end when his contract expired in June, leaving him available for a free transfer. The 26-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan at Aston Villa and Chelsea, having spent half of the previous term at Borussia Dortmund after falling out with Erik ten Hag.
Earlier this week, Sancho spent time at Flixton’s Valley Road ground, not far from United’s Carrington training base. Ryan Giggs’ brother, Rhodri, is said to be serving as assistant manager for Flixton as the team prepares for its first competitive season since reforming.
Flixton FC said: “Great to have Jadon Sancho down at Flixton FC today. The former Manchester United winger has been using our facilities to train, and we had the chance to catch up with him during his visit.
“Thanks for spending some time with us Jadon, and all the very best for what’s next.”
The club posted a video that included a short interview with Sancho. The England international said: “It’s going well, first of all thank you for letting me use your pitch, it’s much appreciated.
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“You’ve got a nice layout here. It’s my first time around this area and it’s the first time I’ve seen a nice pitch other than United or City.”
Sancho has reportedly been offered a deal to sign for Qatari side Al Rayyan, who are looking to return to the top of the Qatar Stars League for the first time since 2016. A move would see him link up with ex-Premier League striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who scored five goals in 11 games after joining in September.
The £73million signing was also spotted in Portugal last week. Sancho spent time with fans in Vilamoura, Quarteira, Portugal, which is just 20 minutes away from Albufeira.
The attacker posed for a photograph with an employee at the Forca Portugal store, a shop that sells Portuguese football products.
A spokesperson for the store said: “Another big name visiting our stores. This time we received a visit from Jadon Sancho at our Vilamoura store. Thank you for the visit.”
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