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By JAMES COHEN Published: 22: 03 AEDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 22: 03 AEDT, 2 April 2025 2 View comments Enzo Maresca has opened up on Jadon Sancho's future at Chelsea amid claims that the club are looking to pay their way out of their obligation clause to buy him. Sancho's move to Stamford Bridge included an obligation for Chelsea to buy him at the end of the season if they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League. The fee will be between £22-25m, depending on the Blues final position in the table - with Enzo Maresca's side are currently sitting in fourth. However, as Mail Sport reported earlier this month, there is still a possibility that Sancho could end up back at Old Trafford this summer if Chelsea decide not to go through with the deal. Now, Maresca has opened up on the matter ahead of his side's clash against Tottenham on Thursday. He said: 'I love all the players who are part of this squad. 'Full focus now is to finish well and not think about next season. What happens in the summer, we will see. I am happy with all the players we have'. Enzo Maresca has opened up on Jadon Sancho's future at Chelsea amid his recent struggles There are reports that claim Chelsea want to send Sancho back to Manchester United Enzo Maresca has now opened up on the situation during a recent press conference Sancho's last start for the Blues came in mid-March where he put in an underwhelming performance in his side's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal. In total, the former Borussia Dortmund star has recorded two goals and five assists from 23 appearances for the Blues. However, three of these assists came in his first three games in a blue shirt, meaning he has managed just one in the league since late September. Sancho has gone 13 games without a goal contribution, and a further 19 without finding the back of the net. Chelsea will have to pay United £5million in compensation if they decide not to make Sancho's loan move permanent this summer, according to a report. United signed Sancho for £72. 9million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021, with his contract set to expire next summer. Meanwhile, Maresca also confirmed that Chelsea have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their clash against Tottenham. Noni Madueke (left) and Cole Palmer (right) are among a trio of returning stars for the Blues Nicolas Jackson will also return to the Chelsea squad for their clash against Tottenham He explained: 'Cole [Palmer] is back. He's okay. Noni Madueke is better. And Nico Jackson is better. They are all good. ' England star Palmer has been sidelined since the middle of the month and was ruled out just before their trip to Arsenal. His return will be welcomed by Maresca with his 14 goals and six assists in all competitions proving vital in Chelsea's success this year. Madueke and Jackson, meanwhile, have both been out since February and will be a welcome return for the Blues amid their recent struggles.
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