Jadon Sancho’s season-long loan move from Manchester United to Chelsea has not gone as planned, and Chelsea fans are starting to voice their concerns about the winger’s lack of impact. The deal, which includes an obligation to buy that could rise to £25 million based on his performances, was seen as a promising acquisition for Chelsea. However, his disappointing form has many questioning why he was signed in the first place.

After Manchester United struck a last-minute deal to send Sancho to Chelsea at the end of the summer transfer window, it initially seemed like a win for the Red Devils, who offloaded a player struggling to live up to expectations. The winger had been a shadow of his former self at United, and his move to Chelsea was seen as a fresh start. However, after several months at Stamford Bridge, Sancho’s struggles have followed him. Despite an early impression of a promising start, his performances have quickly waned, leaving Chelsea fans wondering if he is the right fit for the club.

Sancho’s lackluster display in Chelsea’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton was a prime example of his ongoing issues. He failed to create anything meaningful, attempting two crosses which both failed to find a teammate, failing to get a shot on target, and misfiring on three dribbles. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca eventually hooked Sancho off in the 74th minute, a decision that sparked frustration among the Blues faithful. Fans took to social media, criticizing his uninspiring performances. One Chelsea supporter lamented, “Sancho has been getting away with terrible performances,” while another asked, “Has Sancho been told not to take any risks?”

These reactions from Chelsea fans sound eerily familiar to those voiced by Manchester United supporters during his time at Old Trafford. Sancho’s career regression has been difficult to watch, especially considering the excitement around him when he arrived at Borussia Dortmund as a teenager. However, his time at both clubs has been marred by underperformance and questions about his commitment and discipline. Reports from Germany during his time at Dortmund highlighted concerns over his attitude, while similar whispers have followed him to Chelsea.

Despite Chelsea fans’ hopes when they signed him, Sancho’s time at Stamford Bridge is not off to a strong start. His £25 million fee seems increasingly questionable, and Chelsea’s decision to make the move permanent now looks more and more like a risk. United, meanwhile, seem to have made a smart decision by offloading him when they did. Initially, there were some suggestions that United would regret Sancho’s departure to Chelsea, but those ideas now appear misguided. His recent performances have only reaffirmed that United did well to let him go, avoiding further loss on a player who has yet to prove he’s worth the fee Chelsea agreed to pay.

Ultimately, Sancho’s career now faces a crossroads. He is still just 24 and could find success at a different club, but his time at Chelsea will depend on whether he can recapture the form that once made him such a promising talent. For now, Chelsea fans will be hoping for more from their £20 million signing, with many wondering if they’ve inherited a player whose best days may already be behind him.