Getafe has decided not to continue negotiations with the English attacking midfielder JadonSancho, who rejected the offer proposed by the Spanish club to accept an important financial proposal from Saudi Arabia. The news, confirmed by Marca, indicates that Sancho, currently a free agent, has chosen to accept the Saudi offer, leaving Getafe without the possibility of signing the player.
The Madrid club had presented a proposal of over 400 thousand euros, a figure that had been the subject of discussion in the previous days. However, Sancho had requested a minimum of three million euros to sign until the end of the season. Getafe, despite being willing to pay, was unable to reach an agreement with the player, who preferred to opt for the more advantageous proposal offered by the Saudi club. Sancho's agents therefore finalized the agreement with the Saudi club today, confirming the choice of the midfielder.
With Sancho's decision, Getafe will have to look for other solutions among the released players if they intend to strengthen their squad. The player's choice has left the Spanish club in a difficult position, as they will not be able to count on a talented attacking midfielder like Sancho for next season. The club will therefore have to evaluate other options to fill the vacated position.
Sancho has had an up-and-down career in recent years. With Chelsea he scored five goals and provided ten assists in 40 appearances, while with Aston Villa he scored just one goal and three assists in 39 appearances. The choice to accept the Saudi offer could represent a new beginning for the player, who is looking for an opportunity to relaunch after the lackluster seasons in England.
It is currently unclear which Saudi club has accepted Sancho's offer, nor what the details of the new contract are. The footballer has informed Getafe that, although the Spanish club will not be able to sign him, they will have to look elsewhere if they wish to strengthen their squad of freed players. Sancho's decision has left Getafe in a situation of uncertainty as the player prepares to embark on a new adventure in Saudi football.