Thank you! — Manchester United say goodbye to Sancho, 2 others

The club released their retained and released list on Wednesday, giving manager Michael Carrick significant squad reshaping work ahead of the summer transfer window.

Sancho, who joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in July 2021, leaves Old Trafford as one of the club’s most underwhelming signings in recent history.

The 26-year-old England international managed just 12 goals and 6 assists in 83 appearances and has not played for the club since the 2024 Community Shield.

Casemiro and Malacia’s exits had been anticipated for some time. Carrick publicly paid tribute to both players after United’s final home match of the season against Nottingham Forest on May 17.

While Sancho did not receive a similar on-pitch farewell, the club issued a statement thanking him for his service.

Several academy graduates, including Sonny Aljofree, James Bailey, and Malachi Sharpe, will also depart when their contracts expire on June 30.

The exits, particularly that of Casemiro, leave a significant gap in midfield. Carrick now faces the important task of rebuilding the squad and identifying key reinforcements as he prepares the team for the new Premier League campaign.