There seemed to be a brief moment when Jadon Sancho looked like he might once again be given the chance to make a name for himself at Man United.
However, the love affair with Erik ten Hag was clearly nothing more than a carefully orchestrated attempt by both parties to let bygones be bygones and put the player on display.
By putting on a better face than he did last season after falling out with his manager, Sancho will have understood that he became more employable in the process.
Jadon Sancho makes a decision on his next club after Man United
There seemed to be a number of suitors for Sancho’s services, but with no idea which way the player would turn to decide which club he would choose.
With less than 48 hours to go before the transfer window closes, it looks like the decision has now been made.
?BREAKING Agreement between Manchester United and Juventus for Jadon Sancho. Loan + purchase obligation
The player eager to move pic.twitter.com/25Kjf37hp0— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) August 28, 2024
According to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, writing X (formerly Twitter), the player is keen to join Italian giants Juventus.
The Serie A side and the Red Devils have agreed a deal to bring Sancho to Italy on an initial loan with an obligation to buy.
It’s unclear when the ti’s will be crossed and when the t’s will be dotted, and although with the deal in place and less than 48 hours to go, it seems a foregone conclusion that everything will now proceed quickly.
The move will end a brief spell in the red half of Manchester, and also allow United to move on from one of the most difficult periods in the club’s recent history.