Udinese starlet Alexis Sanchez to Barcelona after medical examination – Serie A Transfer Update
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979. The Spaniards have confirmed that they have signed the Udinese starlet Sanchez.
The Chilean winger has been acquired on a reported fee of 26 million Euros. Barca have included certain bonus clauses in the contract of Sanchez. Should the attacker meet the targets set by the Blaugrana, Udinese could net another 11.5 million Euros.
Sanchez played exceptionally well during the 2010/11 season and showed great consistency and quality. The winger scored 12 goals in 31 appearances in Serie A, and outfits throughout Europe were stunned by the quality of the youngster.
The 22-year-old was reckoned as the hottest property on the summer transfer market this year. Top outfits throughout Europe were keen on acquiring the services of the young star. Clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus FC and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan
were highly interested in bagging the versatile attacker.
However, the 50 million Euros price tag on the Chilean international was considered too steep by the main contenders and Barca and City were left to battle it out.
Sanchez is going to be the second most expensive player to play for Barca after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029. However, the consistency and versatility of the player is a good justification for the money. The European Champions’ boss, Pep Guardiola, is a fan of the
diminutive Chilean fireball.
"Sanchez is very young. He can play in all three attacking positions, he shows intense defensive skills, he's direct and from what I've been told, he's a very nice kid." Guardiola said recently while talking to the media.
The 22-year-old sensation was himself keen to join Barcelona and he repeatedly expressed his desire to play for the Spanish La Liga giants. The winger would undergo a medical on Monday before he signs a five-year contract with los Cules.
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