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Jadon Sancho, English winger, 26 years old, may find an unexpected exit at Arabian Falcons in Dubai, which is preparing a proposal to sign him as a free agent. This move comes after Manchester United let his contract expire on June 30, 2026, with the European market already closed.
Jadon Sancho, on the Arabian Falcons' radar
Arabian Falcons, a team in the Second Division of the United Arab Emirates, has expressed interest in the player following the closure of the transfer window on September 1. According to information from the exclusive report by Mirror, the Dubai-based club is preparing an offer to convince the winger.
The proposal includes the opportunity to train and play with the Emirati team while Sancho awaits a new professional opportunity. The club has extended this offer to various free agents, and the team's coach, Jonjo Shelvey, has publicly introduced this option.
Shelvey took charge of Arabian Falcons in April 2026, following his retirement as a player. The former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder boasts 278 appearances in the Premier League and 6 caps for England.
🚨🏴 𝗔𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗔: Jadon Sancho has received an offer from the 2nd Division of the United Arab Emirates from the Arabia Falcons club after being released by Manchester United.
— Futbol de Inglaterra (@EnglishMarket) September 4, 2026
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Manchester United No Longer Linked to Sancho
Manchester United announced on June 10 that Sancho would depart from Old Trafford upon the expiration of his contract. The winger joined the club in 2021 for £73 million from Borussia Dortmund and concluded his tenure with 83 appearances.
His last season saw a loan spell at Aston Villa where he featured in 39 matches, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists, before returning to Manchester United and becoming a free agent.
His departure also means that Manchester United opted not to trigger an extension clause for an additional year. This choice prevented the club from recouping part of the initial investment made in 2021 through a transfer.
An Alternative After the Closure of the European Market
Sancho now faces a different scenario compared to previous summers: despite the closure of major European windows, he is still without a club. While Borussia Dortmund contemplated his return, they ultimately signed Ethan Nwaneri as an offensive option following Giannis Konstantelias' injury.
His market value stands at approximately €18 million according to Transfermarkt, but being a free agent means there is no transfer operation tied to that figure. His last contract with Manchester United officially ended on June 30.
The Arabian Falcons' offer does not imply a long-term commitment. The Dubai-based club has provided free agents the opportunity to train and compete without a prolonged commitment while they await other offers.
The next step depends on Jadon Sancho's response and the specific terms proposed by Arabian Falcons. As a free agent, he can sign outside of the transfer window, allowing Sancho the chance to secure a destination in the coming weeks.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Un club desconocido apuesta por Sancho
