The future of Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho at Old Trafford is now uncertain following a highly publicized verbal feud with Erik ten Hag.

Jadon Sancho, who arrived at Manchester United in a high-profile £73 million transfer two years ago, now finds his future at Old Trafford in doubt. The former Borussia Dortmund star has struggled to replicate his impressive performances that initially convinced the club to make a substantial investment in him. Recently, his behavior off the pitch has raised concerns, especially following a public exchange of words with manager Erik ten Hag.

Ten Hag had made it clear that Sancho was excluded from the first-team squad before the international break due to his subpar training performances. In response, the 23-year-old expressed his frustration on social media, refuting Ten Hag’s comments as “untrue.”

However, Ten Hag has shown he has little tolerance for insubordination, as evidenced by a previous incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

Last year, Ronaldo publicly criticized the manager and the club during an interview with Piers Morgan. Prior to that, Ronaldo had a tantrum and refused to come on as a substitute during a match against Tottenham. His departure from the club shortly after the interview signaled the end of his time at Old Trafford.

Sancho’s heated social media statement has not been well-received either. In addition to challenging Ten Hag’s remarks about his training, Sancho suggested that he had been unfairly singled out as a “scapegoat” during his tenure with the club.

Manchester United issued a statement indicating that Sancho would continue on a “personal training program” apart from the first team until a “squad discipline issue” was resolved. The situation escalated further when Sancho reportedly refused to apologize to Ten Hag when asked to do so.

Consequently, Ten Hag has banished him from first-team training, directing Sancho to use the club’s academy facilities while the matter is resolved. Sancho will not be considered for selection in upcoming matches, including the weekend fixture against Brighton.

Even if Sancho eventually apologizes to his manager, it appears unlikely that there is a way back for a player who was once regarded as one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents. Both parties are reportedly open to a possible separation when the transfer window reopens, potentially mirroring Ronaldo’s exit from Old Trafford after clashing with Ten Hag.