Arsenal FC have signed the Chilean from former club FC Barcelona. After months of on going speculations Sánchez is finally a Gunner.
The £30m man is officially Arsenal's second most expensive player, behind last summer's transfer signing of Mesut Özil. According to The Guarding Sánchez "has signed a long-term contract believed to be for five years".
As reported back in May,Arsenal were looking at the possibility of bringing Sánchez to the Emirates, in a deal that would happen before or after the World Cup. The Chilean turn down offers from Liverpool and as expected Juventus also tried to seal a deal, but in the end the Chile International chose Arsenal.
Sánchez signs
Arsène had this to say "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 Football Club".
"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."
Sánchez added "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. 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."
Sánchez is only the start of more to come, for once Arsenal are getting the deals done early. The new Puma kits together with a remarkable signing, brings forth a new ERA for the Gunners. It is safe to say that this is exciting times for the Arsenal fans.
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