Outcasted Jadon Sancho as January's Poster Boy Raises Concerns

Manchester United supporters are feeling apprehensive about the year 2024 after the club released their new official calendar. Fans have been quick to purchase the calendar, which is currently discounted from £10.99 to £6.60 on the club's online store. However, they were taken aback to see Jadon Sancho, who has not played since August, featured as the face of January. The decision has left some fans worried about the upcoming year.

The Sancho Stand-Off: From Outcast to January Poster Boy

Jadon Sancho has been in a stand-off with manager Erik ten Hag since September, resulting in his exclusion from the squad. The winger was left out of the team for a 3-1 loss against Arsenal. Ten Hag stated that Sancho's training was not up to standard, but the player defended himself on social media, claiming that the accusations were false. Despite deleting the post, Sancho never issued an apology as requested by Ten Hag. As a result, he was removed from United's WhatsApp group and barred from training with the senior team.

Desperate to Offload: United's Efforts to Sell Sancho

Manchester United is now eager to sell Jadon Sancho during the January transfer window. The player has had minimal game time this season, making only three Premier League appearances before the dispute. The club wants to part ways with the 23-year-old, who joined from Borussia Dortmund for £73m in July 2021. However, the decision to feature Sancho as the face of January on the calendar has raised concerns among fans.

Fans Predicting the Worst for 2024

Following the announcement that Sancho would be the January poster boy, some Manchester United fans have expressed their apprehension about the year ahead. One fan commented, "Jinxed for this year already." Another questioned the decision, stating, "He's not even near the first team. Surely United wouldn't allow this. But wait, hold on, it's United, of course, they would." A third fan added, "Not a great start. Bad omen!"

Other Potential Departures Included in the Calendar

In addition to Jadon Sancho, the calendar also features defender Raphael Varane, who may potentially leave the club. Varane is included in the May section of the calendar, despite reports suggesting that he has not been offered a contract extension. This means he is free to negotiate with overseas clubs. The inclusion of Sancho and Varane, along with Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and Marcus Rashford, on the front cover has raised further concerns among fans.