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Jadon Sancho, the 26-year-old English winger, is negotiating to join Getafe as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired last June. The Madrid club has already made progress in talks with the player, although his salary remains the main obstacle to reaching an agreement.
🏴✨ Free agent Jadon Sancho (26) training in a classic Cristiano Ronaldo Sporting jersey! 💚🤍 https://t.co/kirWFDrkAz
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 11, 2026
Jadon Sancho, a request that fits José Bordalás' plans
According to information from Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for Jadon Sancho are advancing with a specific interest in finding a formula to incorporate him immediately. Since he is without a contract, no transfer fee would be required.
This operation is also backed by José Bordalás, who aims to add a player with the ability to play on the wings and create one-on-one situations. The coach previously dealt with a similar situation with Mason Greenwood during the 2023/24 season. Jadon Sancho is Getafe's new dream.
Greenwood's case serves as a precedent. He arrived on loan from Manchester United, found continuity in Spain, and had a season that later allowed him to move to Olympique de Marseille. Now, the Spanish club is considering offering Sancho a similar scenario in sporting terms.
The winger needs to regain playing time after a recent loan spell at Aston Villa. With his contract at Manchester United ending in the summer, Jadon Sancho can join any team even after the regular transfer market is closed.
🚨 Getafe approach Jadon Sancho to try sign him as free agent. 🔵⚪️👀 https://t.co/dwHdDiJmOh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 16, 2026
Jadon Sancho's salary complicates the operation
The main challenge compared to a conventional transfer lies in the salary cost. Recent reports place Jadon Sancho's salary demands around €4 million, a sum difficult to fit within Getafe's current financial limits.
Therefore, the player would need to accept a significant reduction in his terms for the negotiation to conclude successfully. While the absence of a transfer fee simplifies the deal, it doesn't remove the economic restrictions affecting registration in Spain.
This situation has already influenced recent moves by the Azulones. Ángel Torres has employed financial mechanisms to increase the available margin within the economic control, whereas a potential long-term absence of Juanmi could also free up space for new registrations.

The player is considering the operation
Sancho is now contemplating continuing his career in LaLiga. Having played for Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa, the Spanish championship would mark a new chapter for a player who has been teamless since last summer.
Negotiations are ongoing, and the next step will be to determine if there is an economic agreement. José Bordalás has given his sporting approval, and Jadon Sancho is looking into the proposal, but any signing will depend on both parties finding a salary formula acceptable for the club.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fabrizio Romano: "Lo del Getafe y Jadon Sancho va muy en serio"
