Official: Arsenal sign Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona

            Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona in a region of £32 million. The Chile international forward, who underwent a medical on Thursday afternoon, becomes the second-most expensive purchase in the Gunners' history.


 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: ‘As many people have seen during the World Cup this summer, Alexis is a fantastic footballer and we are delighted that he is joining us at Arsenal. ‘Alexis will add power, creativity and much quality to our squad and we are all looking forward to him joining up with us in a few weeks.

 ‘He has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him integrate into the Arsenal squad. I’m sure all Arsenal supporters will join me in welcoming Alexis to our club.’ 


The 25-year-old is looking forward to testing himself against the best in England. ‘I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge support around the world and a great stadium in London,’ he said.

 ‘I’m looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to be playing for Arsenal in the Premier League and Champions League. I will give my best to Arsenal and want to make all the supporters happy.’                                          
Sanchez scored 39 league goals and had 25 assists in 88 appearances for Barcelona during his three-year spell, and contributed a total of 47 goals and 34 assists in 141 games.


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