Petit: Sancho’s Move to Chelsea is Purely for Money; What Can He Do in Such a Mess?

The transfer of Sancho to Chelsea has sparked considerable controversy. Former Chelsea star Petit questioned Sancho’s motives, suggesting that Sancho chose Chelsea mainly for financial reasons rather than to revitalize his career.

Sancho was loaned to Chelsea on transfer deadline day and is expected to make a permanent move next summer for a fee between £20-25 million. Despite Sancho’s own statement that he hopes to regain form at Chelsea, Petit remains skeptical.

According to Petit, this transfer is more driven by economic factors than a genuine desire to prove himself on the pitch. Petit said, “The club is not solely responsible for this situation; the player also bears responsibility. After all that Sancho experienced at Manchester United, how could he choose to join Chelsea? He was loaned to Dortmund, then returned to Manchester United, and now he’s off to Chelsea, where there are over 40 players, and he’s just one of them. Hasn’t he grown tired of shuttling between clubs, losing direction and confidence on the field? Now he’s joining a team lacking stability, confidence, and success. If it’s not for money, what is he going there for?”

Additionally, Petit criticized Chelsea’s transfer strategy, believing that the squad is too large, lacking stability and team spirit. He fears that these players might be too focused on personal interests to unite. He even joked that this summer’s transfer activities should be called the “Chelsea Transfer Market.”

Petit expressed confusion about Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s transfer market strategy. He believes the Chelsea dressing room is already overcrowded, and Sancho’s arrival may complicate things further. He even joked that Chelsea might need two dressing rooms, three training grounds, and twelve physiotherapists to handle such a large squad.

Under new coach Maresca, Sancho will strive to return to his best form. He participated in his first Chelsea training session on Tuesday, preparing for the upcoming Premier League matches. Chelsea’s next league game is against Bournemouth on September 14th.