Many had expected to the 25-year-old to join Chelsea permanently this summer, but the West London club ultimately paid £5 million not to sign him.
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Sancho was a high-profile member of Man United’s infamous ‘bomb squad’ throughout the summer, alongside the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony.
Now, Aston Villa, who signed Rashford on loan from United in January, have now confirmed the temporary signing of Sancho.
The winger has just one-year remaining on his highly lucrative contract at Old Trafford, although United to have an option to extend it by a further 12-months, which seems unlikely.