Getafe's £335,000 offer forces Sancho into a 96 percent wage cut

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been offered a contract by La Liga side Getafe, but the Spanish club proposes a drastic reduction in earnings – a weekly wage of £10,000 compared with the £250,000 he earned at United, and a total package of £335,000 until June.

Getafe's wage gamble

The offer arrives just over a week after Getafe made an approach, signalling the club’s intent to bolster its squad despite a precarious financial position. Manager Jose Bordalas has insisted on better recruitment before confirming any signing, and Sancho’s desire to play in Spain appears to match that ambition. The club recently secured Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal on a free deal, a transfer that proved complicated but ultimately satisfied La Liga’s salary‑cap requirements.

Salary‑cap hurdles and valuation

La Liga imposes strict salary‑cap rules, with an independent committee setting a minimum acceptable wage based on age, career history, previous earnings and market value. Carvajal was valued at £2.2 million, a figure Getafe struggled to meet before finally complying. Sancho, now 26, was on a £250,000‑per‑week wage at Manchester United and arrived at the club for £73 million five years ago, suggesting his valuation will be considerably higher than Carvajal’s and could test the league’s financial thresholds.

Spanish top‑flight side Getafe lures ex‑BVB star Jadon Sancho with mini salary

Having left Manchester United earlier this year when his contract expired, Sancho has been without a club. His most recent appearance came for Aston Villa, where he featured for nine minutes in the Europa League final in May after a loan spell that followed earlier loans at Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.

Sancho is reportedly keen on the move, attracted by the prospect of playing in La Liga and not ruling out signing for Getafe despite the massive wage cut. He is said to want a meeting with Bordalas before making a final decision, a step that could clarify whether the financial terms are acceptable under the league’s regulations.

Sancho would face a 97% salary cut with Getafe

If the deal goes through, Sancho could revive his career in Spain while Getafe hopes the high‑profile signing offsets recent financial strain. However, the combination of a steep pay cut and a likely high valuation means the transfer could encounter further complications before it is sealed.