Manchester United have confirmed that Jadon Sancho and five other players will leave the club this month when their contracts expire. The 26-year-old winger joined from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021 and made 83 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists.
Sancho spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan at Dortmund before subsequent loan spells at Chelsea and Aston Villa. Despite attempts to sell him for a fee in recent windows, United were unable to secure a transfer and he will depart on a free transfer at the end of June.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 34, also leaves after confirming his exit in January. He joined from Real Madrid in 2022, playing more than 150 matches and helping United win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. In an emotional farewell, Casemiro said: 'Manchester will forever be my home. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.'
Tyrell Malacia, who arrived from Feyenoord for £13 million in 2022, departs after a difficult spell plagued by a serious knee injury that sidelined him for 18 months. He made 39 appearances in his first season but only 12 after returning to fitness.
Academy players Sonny Aljofree, James Bailey and Malachi Sharpe will also leave, with the club supporting them in finding new clubs and providing an aftercare programme.
