Manchester United has announced the signing of Alexis Sanchez from
Arsenal in a deal that sees the Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan
move in the opposite direction.
The transfer was made public yesterday. He was handed shirt number
7. It is not yet known how much Manchester bought the former Arsenal
player.
Speaking about his transfer, Alexis Sanchez said: “I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world. I have spent three-and-a-half wonderful years at.
Arsenal and I bring with me very positive memories of that
great club and its fans. The chance to play in this historic stadium and
to work with Jose Mourinho was something I could not turn down. I am
very proud to be the first Chilean player ever to play for United’s
first team and I hope I can show our fans all around the world why the
club wanted to bring me here.”
Jose Mourinho commented: “Alexis is one of the best attacking
players in the world and he will complete our very young and talented
group of attacking players. He will bring his ambition, drive and
personality, qualities that make a Manchester United player and a player
that makes the team stronger and the supporters proud of their club
dimension and prestige.
“I would like to wish Henrikh all the success and happiness
that I am sure he is going to get. He is a player that we will not
forget, especially for his contribution to our Europa League victory.”
