Udinese Calcio has made a significant signing by bringing back former Barcelona, Arsenal, and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez. The 35-year-old Chilean has returned to the club where he began his European football career in 2008. Sanchez has signed a two-year contract with Udinese, extending until June 30, 2026.
Sanchez’s journey in European football started with Udinese before he moved on to Barcelona in 2011. During his time at Barcelona, he won the LaLiga title, Copa Del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, and the UEFA Super Cup. His next move was to Arsenal in 2014, where he became one of the Premier League’s top performers, scoring 60 goals in 122 appearances.
After a stint at Manchester United, Sanchez found success at Inter Milan, winning the Serie A title in his second season with the club. He also had a brief spell at Marseille, scoring 14 goals in Ligue 1 before returning to Inter for a season. With his contract at Inter expiring, Sanchez was free to join Udinese as a free agent.
The return of Sanchez to Udinese has been met with excitement from fans, who remember him fondly from his early days at the club. His experience and skill will be valuable assets to the team as they look to improve on their performance in the upcoming season.
Sanchez’s homecoming to Udinese marks a full circle in his career, bringing him back to where it all began. The club’s official statement reflects the significance of his return, highlighting his status as a Bianconeri player once again. Fans of the club will be eager to see Sanchez back in action and hope that he can help lead the team to success in the future.
