Alexis Sanchez : The new addition to the Red Devils' strike force

Sánchez would probably be deployed through the centre of the field at Manchester United

Some say he is a mercenary and is only making the move for the money, others say he is good value.

Whatever anyone says, Alexis Sánchez has been confirmed as a Manchester United player in a swap deal that involved Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to Arsenal.


The player himself released the following statement:
“I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world,” Sánchez said. “The chance to play in this historic stadium and to work with José 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.”

As well as £350,000 a week at United over a four-and-a-half-year contract, Sanchez's pay will rise to £450,000 when his image rights are added in, and £600,000 including bonuses.