English Premier League club, Chelsea, have officially announced the acquisition of 24-year-old winger Jadon Sancho from Manchester United.
The deal involves a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for a reported fee of £20-25 million (Ksh3.4 – 4.2 billion), contingent on performance milestones.
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Jadon Sancho to Chelsea, here we go! Loan deal with obligation to buy clause agreed between the clubs.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
Sancho already said yes as he wanted Chelsea move, deal now agreed between all parties.
Man United accepted the proposal and deal is now set to he signed. pic.twitter.com/D0f4SLK4lY
Chelsea intends to utilize the England international primarily on the left flank.
Welcome to Chelsea Jadon Sancho. pic.twitter.com/zpwtbjggM6
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) August 30, 2024
In a separate transfer development, Arsenal has secured the services of 29-year-old winger Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.
Sterling successfully underwent a medical examination and completed the necessary formalities to exit Chelsea on a season-long loan.
The agreement was finalized just before the transfer deadline, with the deal sheet being extended until 1 am UK time to facilitate the transfer window deadline transfer.
As a result, Raheem Sterling is now officially an Arsenal player.
Raheem Sterling in @Arsenal red 📸🔴 pic.twitter.com/GL7kbReq7K
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 31, 2024
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Sancho, who has been a stark shade of the bright player he was in his days at Dortmund, showed sparks of his former brilliant self while on loan at Dortmund before heading back to Carrington during preseason.
Reece James 🤝🏿 Jadon Sancho 💙 pic.twitter.com/1KQIW8mZfz
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) August 31, 2024
Despite a strong preseason, Erik ten Hag has not prioritized Sancho in his plans, and Sancho has struggled to find his footing at Old Trafford, falling short of expectations for one of England’s most hyped prospects alongside Jude Bellingham.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed that he still strongly admires wantaway Chelsea striker Raheem Sterling.
The Arsenal boss said he had a strong relationship with the English forward and that he learned a lot about man management and individual differences from him.
Arsenal become the fourth Premier League club of Raheem Sterling's illustrious career 💼 pic.twitter.com/pKBE3GymfD
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 31, 2024
“My time with Raheem was exceptional. We built a really strong relationship together. He was unbelievable at the time we were together. He taught me a lot as well, about individuals, how players think, and how we support them. He is someone I have really strong feelings about,”Mikel Arteta said in his pre-match presser.
If we are to read into the former Manchester assistant coach’s words, Arteta is of the inkling that Sterling is still a quality player who can strengthen any side he joins.
The winger is likely to seek a reunion with a manager who knows him well and helped him excel during their time at Manchester City.
Welcome Sterling 🥶🥶🥶♥️ pic.twitter.com/87qunAqQSJ
— Mikel Merino (@Mikel_Merino6) August 31, 2024
Sterling already pointing his eyes towards Emirates, said he desired to remain in London, limiting his potential teams to a select few — Arsenal or Crystal Palace.
Sterling signed for Chelsea from Manchester City in 2022 for £50m (Ksh7.2b).
Arteta knows this lad inside and out, how he ticks, and how to restore him to prime form.
Sancho is now Blue, and Sterling is Red. Let’s see what other twists the August 31 transfer window will bring.