Jadon Sancho has broken his silence following Chelsea's decision not to convert his season-long loan into a permanent transfer, effectively sending him back to Manchester United.

The England winger's loan agreement with Chelsea included an obligation to make the move permanent for a fee potentially rising to £25 million. However, negotiations between Sancho and the London club over personal terms failed to reach a conclusion.

According to reports, Chelsea will now pay a £5 million penalty fee to Manchester United as a result of not finalizing the permanent transfer.

Sancho's Farewell Message

Taking to social media, Sancho expressed gratitude for his time at Stamford Bridge: "Grateful for the experience. Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home – teammates, staff and the fans. Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, thank you, Blues."

Despite the transfer falling through, Sancho enjoyed moments of success during his Chelsea stint. Most notably, he scored in his final appearance for the club during their 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final.

What's Next for Sancho?

The 24-year-old now returns to Manchester United where his future remains uncertain. His relationship with manager Erik ten Hag had previously deteriorated, leading to his loan move to Chelsea in the first place.

Sancho's return to Old Trafford comes at a time when United are reportedly looking to reshape their squad following a disappointing Premier League campaign.

Football analysts suggest Sancho could still be on the move this summer, with several European clubs potentially interested in the talented winger who still has much to offer at the highest level.