Jadon Sancho’s tumultuous relationship with Manchester United continues to dominate headlines—even while he plies his trade at Chelsea. The winger, currently on loan at Stamford Bridge, has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time for his off-field antics rather than his performances on the pitch.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker didn’t hold back in his latest assessment of Sancho, delivering a scathing critique of the London-born player’s social media actions and overall mentality.
Sancho: “A Weak Little Boy”
When Manchester United secured Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021, he was expected to be a key figure in the club’s resurgence. Fast forward four years, and he now finds himself at Chelsea—on a deal that includes a £25 million obligation to buy in the summer.
Despite his fresh start, Sancho has drawn attention for all the wrong reasons. His recent “freedom” comment on Marcus Rashford’s Instagram post—accompanied by prayer and raised-hand emojis—was widely perceived as a dig at Manchester United. Paul Parker was unimpressed, calling out the winger for what he sees as a weak and manipulative approach.
“Jadon Sancho reminds me of a weak little boy who is using someone else to air his grievances. He doesn’t have the strength, power, or presence to do it on his own, so he’s trying to drag Rashford into his mess.
“I hope Rashford is smart enough to stay out of it. Even his PR team should know better than to let him get involved in this nonsense.
“Sancho is trying to shift focus away from himself, but in reality, he should be looking in the mirror.”
Will Chelsea Regret Signing Sancho?
Sancho initially made a promising start at Chelsea, but his performances have faltered in recent months, leading to frustration among Blues supporters. With just two goals and six assists in 22 appearances, Parker believes Chelsea may already be regretting their investment.
“It was the wrong timing. Is he still trying to align himself with Rashford? Because Rashford would be foolish to go down that path.
“Sancho has been ridiculed by Chelsea fans. He should be focused on improving his game instead of alienating himself further.
“Chelsea must be regretting the fact that they have to buy him. They’ll probably be begging United to find a way out of the deal.”
Parker Urges Rashford to Distance Himself
Despite taking a pay cut to join Chelsea, Sancho still earns £100,000 per week—yet Parker believes his long-term future is already in doubt. He insists Chelsea will be desperate to offload him and warns Rashford to stay away from the “weak” Sancho.
“Chelsea will be looking to get rid of him as soon as possible. Finding a club willing to take him will be a challenge. He’s brought this upon himself. I hope Rashford realises that Sancho is trying to drag him into unnecessary problems and tells him to stop.
“Sancho is absolutely weak. He needs to take a long, hard look at himself.”
Parker went on to question whether Sancho’s problems truly stem from his issues with United’s former managers, suggesting the winger is simply trying to shift blame.
“At first, I thought he had personal issues with his managers. But they all had the same opinion of him—they didn’t play him. Now, he’s trying to make the club the villain instead.”
Jadon Sancho’s career has taken an unexpected turn, and while he still has time to salvage his reputation, his latest behaviour has only further damaged his image. With Parker’s brutal assessment ringing in his ears, the onus is now on Sancho to prove his doubters wrong—on the pitch, rather than through social media.
Sancho and his Chelsea team-mates are set to return to action on Friday evening, as they take on Brighton & Hove Albion, where the Blues will be looking to avenge their FA Cup defeat at the hands of the Seagulls last week. Chelsea are priced at 5/4 on bet365 to come out on top against Brighton on this occasion.
