Sancho fell short of establishing himself as a no-brainer for Chelsea to sign permanently, and particularly on anything approaching his United salary. But he ends this short stint back in London with his reputation improved and with a winners’ medal in his pocket. There will be no bad feeling.

Jadon Sancho has confirmed his departure from Chelsea ahead of his return to Manchester United following the end of his season-long loan at Stamford Bridge.

Blues to pay £5m penalty as former England winger heads back to Old Trafford despite obligation to buy in his loan deal