Arsenal - Sanchez: Time to say goodbye?

(Baonghean.vn) - There have been many rumors recently about whether the Chilean striker will stay or leave. It is likely that Sanchez will not be long before he leaves the Emirates Stadium, as MC and PSG have publicly expressed their desire to acquire the signature of the star born in 1988.

In his latest statement, Sanchez said: “I want to play in the Champions League. I know my future very well. The decision is not mine but Arsenal’s. I have made my decision, now I am waiting for Arsenal’s response. My idea is to play and win the Champions League. I have dreamed of it since I was a child.”

This is not surprising to anyone, including Arsenal fans. A star of Sanchez's caliber, the desire to conquer noble titles is completely understandable. Over the years, the Chilean player has always proven his talent and influence at Emirates Stadium, but Arsenal still has to suffer empty-handed (Premier League, Champions League).

Sanchez no longer wants to stay with Arsenal due to invitations from PSG and MC. Photo: Internet

Even the London "gunners" were not allowed to participate in the Champions League 2017/2018 season. Sanchez is not disappointed. Witnessing the strong investment of MC, MU, Chelsea... the goal of winning the Premier League, it seems still quite far away for Arsenal. At the end of the ripe stage of his career, Sanchez cannot wait for more noble titles.

Responding to his student's statement, coach Wenger affirmed: "The decision has been made. That is, Alexis is not for sale and we have to follow that decision. The media misunderstood his statement. In my understanding, Alexis did not really mean it. Arsenal has played in the Champions League for 20 years, including 17 years before Alexis arrived and 3 years with his presence. Therefore, Alexis can help us return to this prestigious playground."

The French strategist's tough attitude is unlikely to prevent Sanchez from leaving. As is known, the former Barcelona player's contract with Arsenal has only 1 year left. Keeping Sanchez means Arsenal will lose this striker for free in June next year. Not to mention, in January 2018, Sanchez has the right to buy out the contract to freely move to another team.

Obviously, with Sanchez's price tag of around 50 - 70 million pounds on the transfer market, Arsenal's board of directors would not be foolish enough to "throw money out the window". It would be better for Sanchez to leave Emirates Stadium, in return Arsenal would use the money received to invest in other targets. Lemar and Mbappe (AS Monaco) are not bad replacements for the void left by Sanchez.

Coach Wenger must find a replacement for Sanchez at Arsenal. Photo: Internet

Besides, keeping a player who is no longer motivated to contribute is extremely dangerous. Having to "reluctantly" continue to wear the Arsenal shirt will make Sanchez not have the highest level of competitive spirit. At that time, the negative influence of the Chilean player on his teammates will not be small and Arsenal will have more difficulties in the race with MU, MC, Chelsea, Liverpool...

Therefore, coach Wenger showed determination in keeping Sanchez, but it was just a trick to "raise the price" for the teams that wanted to recruit the 29-year-old striker. A good economic strategist like Wenger, it is difficult to miscalculate the money. Sanchez wants to go to another team, Arsenal's holding on is just "the benefits do not outweigh the disadvantages", separation is inevitable.

Thanh Hung