The former Udinese player joined Barcelona last season and hasn’t really impressed as much as he was expected to; however, the rejection explains that Vilanova has plans for him.
Last season Barcelona were not as impressive as many thought that would be. The Catalan giants were defending the Spanish La Liga title along with the European title.
While playing under Josep Guardiola, Barcelona became one of the best sides in not only the world, but in fact the history of football.
However, last season, the Catalan giants lost their touch and it wasn’t because of lack of ambition; in fact, it was because of the fatigue which each and every player was going through.
Barcelona lost a few of their players during the campaign and two of the most integral players who missed last season’s campaign were http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 and Eric Abidal.
While Eric Abidal was diagnosed with liver tumour, David Villa broke his tibia during http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s visit for the FIFA Club World Cup matches.
There was not a single suitable player who could replace Eric Abidal; however, there were many who could take the position of David Villa.
It was the former Udinese star, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979, who was chosen by Josep Guardiola to play in place of Villa.
Guardiola definitely wanted to slowly introduce Alexis Sanchez into the first-team, but with such situation hanging over the Spanish giants, Sanchez’s inclusion in the team was necessary.
The Chilean winger wasn’t able to impress as much as it was expected; however, his goal against Real Madrid was enough to show the class which he possesses.
During the summer transfer window, it has been reported that AC Milan made a bid to sign the Chilean winger. However, the offer made by the Italian giants has been turned down by Barcelona.
Since Milan are currently out of forward players after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 signed for the French side, PSG; therefore, Alexis Sanchez is under Milan’s radar.
However, Barcelona have other plans for Sanchez and even though Josep Guardiola has left the Catalan club, Tito Vilanova is expected to continue the successful run of the Spanish giants.
Therefore, even though Milan have approached the former Serie A star player, Barcelona have rejected their offer.
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