Alexis Sanchez returns to Barca for $54 million
According to Italian and Spanish press, La Liga and Champions League champions Barcelona have signed the best winger in Serie A last season, Alexis Sanchez, after agreeing to pay Udinese a record $54 million.
Sanchez in Udinese shirt - Photo: AFP
This information was personally confirmed by Sanchez's representative, Fernando Felicevich: "Udinese agreed to sell Sanchez to Barcelona for 54 million USD. He will go to Barcelona for a medical examination today and will sign a four-year contract with a salary of 4.4 million USD/season...", Fernando Felicevich said in La Tercera newspaper.
Sanchez, 22 years old, rose to prominence for Chile at the 2010 World Cup. Last season, Sanchez also played very well for Udinese and attracted the attention of many European giants: MU, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Man City... But in the end, Barcelona was the winning team after agreeing to spend 54 million USD.
With this transfer fee, Sanchez has become the most expensive player in Chilean football history, surpassing his seniors from Europe: Iván Zamorano, Marcelo Salas...
Sanchez was one of three Barcelona targets in the transfer window this year (along with Giuseppe Rossi and Fabregas), but he was the first player to set foot at the Nou Camp. Currently, Sanchez is training with the Chilean national team to prepare for the Copa America in Argentina next July.
According to Tuoitre.vn
