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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Alexis Sanchez Completes Arsenal Move From Barcelona For £30m

Bright future: Alexis Sanchez poses in Arsenal's new kit as prepares to being another chapter in his young life
Alexis Sanchez - the man Arsenal believe can fire them to the Barclays Premier League title - has sealed his £30million move from Barcelona.

The Chile superstar, who cut short his holiday to finalise the transfer in London, completed a medical and agreed a four-year contract — with the option of a further 12 months — worth up to £140,000-per-week.

Quality addition: There will be genuine belief that Arsenal can mount a serious title assault after the move for Sanchez
The package will put him on a par with current top earner Mesut Ozil.
'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,' said the 25-year-old.

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Imminent: Sanchez is flying to London to confirm the deal


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