La Liga side Getafe pursues free agent Jadon Sancho despite wage hurdles

As the Halloween season approaches, Jadon Sancho remains without a team. The former Manchester United winger continues to seek employment following his departure from Old Trafford last summer as a free agent.

Struggles after high-profile transfer

Sancho joined United in the summer of 2021 for £73 million, arriving with a strong reputation from his time at Borussia Dortmund. However, his tenure in England proved difficult. Over five seasons, he made only 83 appearances and scored just 12 goals.

The majority of his contract period was spent away from the club on loan. He featured for Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and Aston Villa before finally leaving United permanently. Despite training recently with Russian side FK Krasnodar, that move did not materialize. Rumors have also linked him to potential Premier League interest.

Getafe’s ambitious target

According to Portuguese outlet Record, La Liga club Getafe is now exploring a potential signing. The Spanish side, currently positioned 14th in the league table, aims to add another high-profile name to their roster. This follows their recent acquisition of Dani Carvajal, the full-back who established his career at Real Madrid.

Getafe manager José Bordalás reportedly admires Sancho’s technical attributes. Nevertheless, the report notes that securing the English winger’s signature would be extremely challenging due to financial constraints.

Salary demands block deal

The primary obstacle is Sancho’s wage expectation. The player is seeking an annual salary of €4 million. Record states that this figure exceeds Getafe’s budgetary capacity. Consequently, if the move to Spain is to proceed, Sancho will likely need to reduce his salary requirements significantly.