From Trafford to Tropics: Jadon Sancho is Heading to Brazil
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In what is undoubtedly the biggest surprise move of the summer (at least in my opinion), free agent Jadon Sancho,who left Manchester United this summer, now looks to be on his way to Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras!
🚨🟢 ¡JADON SANCHO, NUEVO JUGADOR DEL PALMEIRAS!
— Alfonso Partidor (@AlfonsoPartidor) September 1, 2026
🇧🇷 EXCLUSIVA: Jadon Sancho se convertirá en nuevo futbolista del Palmeiras. El acuerdo está cerrado y el inglés ya tiene decidido su próximo destino.
📝 Sancho firma por 2 temporadas + 1 opcional.#Palmeiras pic.twitter.com/UWtYmTnrBe
A player with hissonal and financial grandeur, you'd have thought he was nailed on for a move to the Saudi Pro League, or even the MLS.
Instead the former Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea star has opted for the tropical São Paulo climate. With his publicised love for partying, it seems a perfect destinantion.
Unpicking the Deal
As reported by journalist Alfonso Partidor, the contract is for two years with an option for an extra year.
He's scheduled to fly from London to São Paulo tonight ahead of a proposed medical. The deal, as you would expect, is to be formalised tomorrow morning due to the length of the flight and the time difference between the respective cities.
Jadon Sancho viajará esta noche desde Londres rumbo a São Paulo en un vuelo de LATAM Airlines, con llegada prevista durante la madrugada. ✈️🇧🇷 Apenas aterrice, pasará el reconocimiento médico antes de completar su fichaje por el Palmeiras. 🟢⚪️ Cada vez más cerca.🌴 pic.twitter.com/wFEQX3kSIv
— Alfonso Partidor (@AlfonsoPartidor) September 1, 2026
Palmeiras fans will hope he can bring that European flair to the streets of São Paulo.
And on the topic of European footballers, is Sancho the biggest overseas star to join since Memphis Depay joined Corinthians?
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