Chelsea's option to buy Jadon Sancho activated after securing top 15 finish

In the summer of 2024, Chelsea loaned Jadon Sancho with a purchase option, and now the corresponding contract condition has been fulfilled.

Details: The main condition for Chelsea to buy out Jadon Sancho was to finish no lower than 15th place in the league table. Currently, the Blues are in fifth place and are mathematically guaranteed not to drop that low. As a result, the club can now acquire Sancho for 25 million pounds.

However, if Chelsea decides against purchasing the player, they will have to pay Manchester United a compensation of 5 million pounds.

Incidentally, Chelsea's management has already compiled a shortlist of three strikers they are targeting ahead of the summer transfer window.

Reminder: Chelsea's head coach has made it clear that despite certain setbacks, he still has the trust of the management.