Jadon Sancho free‑agent transfer saga

In late July 2026, England winger Jadon Sancho became a free agent after Manchester United released him. The first report noted that Italian side ACF Fiorentina’s sporting director was preparing a three‑year contract offer, albeit at a lower salary than Sancho earned previously, and that Borussia Dortmund had also submitted a bid.

Later the same day, coverage expanded to show a wider pool of interested clubs. Qatar Stars League team Al‑Rayyan SC reportedly offered a no‑fee deal with a wage package exceeding what European clubs could meet. Additional European suitors mentioned included Dortmund, Atlético Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford and Fiorentina. The reports highlighted that while a move to the Middle East would provide higher financial terms, it would represent a step down in competitive level. Sancho’s decision remained pending as negotiations continued.