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Turkish giants Besiktas made a surprise move for Jadon Sancho, initiating contact with Manchester United regarding a potential summer transfer, Turkish media reported on Tuesday.
According to Sozcu, Besiktas officials have inquired about the conditions for a deal involving the 25-year-old England international, whose contract with United expires next year.
Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea, making 42 appearances across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists. He has also been linked with Fenerbahce in previous transfer windows.
Besiktas, who recently signed Orkun Kokcu, are reportedly looking to bolster their wings with a marquee signing. Club president Serdal Adali is said to have kept the Sancho interest under wraps until talks progressed.
The winger’s current market value is estimated at €28 million ($32.76 million), and it remains to be seen whether Besiktas will opt for a permanent transfer or pursue a loan deal with an option to buy.
Jadon Malik Sancho was born on March 25, 2000, in Camberwell, London, England. A right-footed player, Sancho primarily operates as a left winger but is also capable of playing on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder. He holds English nationality with Jamaican heritage. Sancho is represented by Elite Project Group and sponsored by Nike.
His football journey began in the youth academies of Watford and Manchester City. In 2017, he moved to Borussia Dortmund, where his outstanding performances quickly attracted attention across Europe. During his time at Dortmund, he played 104 matches, scoring 38 goals and providing 51 assists. In 2021, Sancho transferred to Manchester United, where he appeared in 58 games, netting 9 goals and assisting six times.
In 2024, he spent time on loan back at Borussia Dortmund and then at Chelsea, where he featured in 41 matches, scoring five goals and assisting 10.
On the international stage, Sancho has earned 23 caps for the England senior team, scoring three goals. He was part of the England squad that won the U-17 World Cup in 2017 and played a key role in England reaching the Euro 2020 final.
As of 2025, Sancho remains under contract with Manchester United until 2026, with an estimated market value of around €28 million.
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