Unai Emery’s latest Jadon Sancho decision has already revealed Aston Villa’s transfer intentions
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Credit: Imago, Getty Images Fri 29 May 2026 18:00, UK Unai Emery opted against starting Jadon Sancho in any of Aston Villa’s final four games of the season ahead of a summer decision over his future.The winger has spent the season on loan at Villa Park and will become a free agent at the end of June, with the Villans weighing up the possibility of signing him. The 26-year-old has enjoyed positive moments this season, but ultimately ended the campaign having scored just one goal in 39 appearances across all competitions.Sancho has ended the season with a Europa League winner’s medal to show for his efforts, but his future now remains unclear.Villa transfer chiefs are expected to make their decision in the coming days, with the forward expected to be forced to look elsewhere. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jadon Sancho set to leave Aston VillaFootball Insider exclusively revealed in March that Villa could not be ruled out of signing Sancho permanently, with Emery a fan of the winger.The Manchester United winger arrived on transfer deadline day with Harvey Elliott last summer, and the difference in treatment the two players received spoke volumes.Jadon SanchoStats – Premier League 2025-26 (per 90)Expected goals (xG)0.06Shots1.03Assists0.21Chances created2.16Successful dribbles1.65Duels won2.89After Sancho had initially struggled for minutes, while the midfielder featured in each of his opening four games at the club, Emery had a complete turn of favour. We will decide it, but not yet.Sancho down the wing 🪄 pic.twitter.com/pIYUcYt1ZS— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 27, 2025 “I am so, so proud of every player and how they have responded.
Now is the moment after Sunday to take decisions how we will continue building and getting our development strongly.“We are ambitious and everything we did is important to how we can analyse how to get better next year. The decisions we take will be in this direction.” 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.