LONDON, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Jadon Sancho has confirmed he will not join Chelsea permanently when his loan from Manchester United ends in June.

The 25-year-old English winger spent the season at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea held an option to make the move permanent for 25 million pounds (34 million U.S. dollars). The agreement included a clause requiring Chelsea to pay Manchester United five million pounds in compensation if they declined to exercise the option.

Although Sancho scored a standout goal in the UEFA Conference League final, where Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1, his overall campaign was underwhelming. He registered three goals in 31 league appearances, prompting Chelsea to forgo the permanent signing and accept the compensation clause.

Sancho confirmed the decision on social media with a message reading "grateful for the experience. Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home - teammates, staff and the fans."

"Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, Thank you Blues."

While Sancho is eligible to play for Chelsea in the opening weeks of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in the United States in mid-June, he will not be included in the squad and will return to Old Trafford.

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim does not plan to include Sancho in next season's plans, and the club will now pursue either a transfer or another loan. However, Sancho's high wages are expected to complicate any future deal. ■