We can’t rely on him any longer. He needs to leave. His mind is not here with us and here is why. After what he told me, I decided to take him out of my plans this season”-Ruben Amorim finally breaks silence as he reveals what Jadon Sancho told him as he is set to leave the club

In a dramatic turn of events, Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has finally spoken out about the ongoing saga surrounding Jadon Sancho — confirming that the winger is no longer part of his plans and is set to leave the club.

Speaking candidly in a tense press conference, Amorim didn’t hold back when addressing Sancho’s situation and the reasons behind his decision to drop the player from his squad.

“We can’t rely on him any longer,” Amorim began. “His mind is not here with us, and after what he told me, I decided to take him out of my plans this season.”

Though Amorim refrained from revealing the exact details of their conversation, it’s understood that Sancho expressed a desire to leave the club and made it clear his focus was elsewhere — something the Sporting boss believes is detrimental to the team’s unity and ambitions.

“When a player is not mentally committed to the badge, to the dressing room, and to our goals, it’s a problem. I spoke with him personally, and after hearing his words, it was clear to me that this chapter is over.”

Sancho’s situation has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, with reports linking him to a possible return to the Premier League as well as interest from clubs in Italy and Germany. His absence from matchday squads and training sessions had already raised eyebrows, and Amorim’s latest comments now confirm the inevitable — Sancho’s days at Sporting are numbered.

The 25-year-old winger, who arrived in Portugal in an attempt to revive his career after a difficult spell at Manchester United, showed flashes of brilliance but never truly settled in Lisbon. Amorim’s side is currently chasing domestic glory, and the manager made it clear he won’t allow any distractions in the crucial final stages of the season.

“We have a group of players fully committed to what we’re trying to achieve. I owe it to them, to the fans, and to the club to move forward with people who are 100% here,” Amorim concluded.

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will now be on where Sancho’s next chapter will begin — and whether he can rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.