Jadon Sancho has been exiled from the Manchester United first-team after the forward refused to apologise to Erik ten Hag following their public bust-up, it has been claimed.
Sancho, 23, lashed out at the Dutchman on social media last week after Ten Hag implied he had been dropped from the team as a result of poor training performances.
The England star branded the claims “untrue” before going on to say he had been made a “scapegoat” for too long.
Sancho and Ten Hag are believed to have met on Monday for “clear-the-air talks”, but a resolution has not been reached at this stage.
Man United have revealed that the former Manchester City youngster will not be involved with the first team at Old Trafford for the moment and will instead “remain on a personal training programme”.
The Red Devils released a statement on Thursday afternoon confirming that Sancho would be training away from his teammates until the matter is resolved.
However, a new report from The Athletic has revealed that Manchester United made that decision after Sancho refused to issue an apology to Ten Hag following talks this week.
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The former Borussia Dortmund ace has now effectively been banished from first-team training and will use the same facilities as the club’s academy stars.
He will also not be considered for selection until the issue is resolved.
The statement issued by Manchester United on its official website on Thursday read: “Jadon Sancho will remain on a personal training programme away from the first-team group, pending resolution of a squad discipline issue.
“Jadon Sancho will remain on a personal training programme away from the first-team group, pending resolution of a squad discipline issue.”
Red Devils football director John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold are believed to be currently attempting to de-escalate the situation.
Sancho spent time away from Man United in the latter stages of last year due to a personal issue, and he is now set to be absent for another period, although it is unclear how long it will last.
Al Ettifaq are believed to have attempted to sign the forward before the end of the Saudi Pro League transfer window last week, but a potential move to Saudi Arabia ultimately fell through.
Sancho has only scored 12 goals and registered six assists in 82 appearances for Man United since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021.
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