Alexis Sanchez Regretted Joining Man United…
Alexis Sanchez has spilled the beans, revealing he was ready to shred his Manchester United contract after just one training session and hop on the next plane back to Arsenal. The Chilean forward had a stellar career with 80 goals in 160 games for the Gunners—but joining United felt like switching from gourmet cuisine to instant noodles. When he joined United through a swap deal in January 2018, expectations were high. But it seemed like he was playing with shoelaces tied together. In his first half-season, he scored a paltry three goals in 18 appearances, disappointing his hopeful fans.
The following season, Sanchez’s fortunes took a nosedive worthy of a slapstick comedy. He managed only one league goal across 20 appearances and spent more time warming the bench than a polar bear on holiday. Jose Mourinho’s decision to leave him out of a match against West Ham was like sending a rock star to perform at a birthday party and then uninviting them. Feeling down, Sanchez doubled his training sessions but eventually found himself loaned to Inter Milan. His career journey took several turns, leading him back to Udinese, as if he had taken a scenic route across Europe—via basketball courts and opera stages.
