LONDON – Recent social media activity hints that Jadon Sancho may not have fully moved on from his time at Manchester United.

After a difficult period with United, Sancho secured a loan move to Chelsea in August. This transition comes amid the backdrop of another former teammate, Marcus Rashford, also parting ways with Old Trafford under less-than-ideal circumstances.

Rashford, who has just joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season, made his first appearance for the club by coming off the bench in their recent FA Cup match, where they earned a 2-1 victory against Tottenham. Following the game, he took to Instagram to express his gratitude, posting: “Thank you for the warm welcome. Great team performance.”

Sancho, still technically a Manchester United player despite his loan, responded to Rashford’s post, contributing a single word: “Freedom,” accompanied by emojis representing prayer and raised hands, signaling perhaps a sense of liberation or relief.

While Chelsea is set to purchase Sancho permanently for £25 million (approximately $33 million) at the end of the loan period, his recent interaction indicates that the aftermath of his United experience may still linger for him.