Alexis Sanchez completes move back to former club
Udinese confirmed this weekend that they’ve completed the signing of former Gunner Alexis Sanchez, with the forward leaving Inter Milan as a free agent this summer.
Sanchez has signed a two-year contract to return to the club after 13 years away.
Gianluca Di Marzio had reported earlier this week that Sanchez was close to the Udinese move, after he called them on Monday morning to let them know he wants to play for them, and he’s effectively closed the deal on his own.
Sanchez had also previously been linked with a move back to Marseille, but that deal was always going to be difficult financially.
The Chilean had initially left Marseille for Inter Milan due to the fact the club couldn’t afford both his and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s wages.
Aubameyang has since left, but he’s being rep...