Alexis Sanchez, the former Arsenal and Manchester United forward, has reportedly expressed his desire to rejoin the Gunners this summer. According to Chilean newspaper La Tercera, Sanchez’s representatives have contacted Arsenal to discuss a potential move back to the club. The 34-year-old is currently out of contract with Marseille, but the French club is keen to extend his deal for another season. However, Sanchez is said to be keen on playing Champions League football and has already rejected an offer to play in the Saudi Pro League.
Sanchez spent just under four years at Arsenal and helped the club win two FA Cup trophies during his time at the club before he made a surprise move to Manchester United in January 2018. However, the Chilean struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and even admitted that he asked his agent if he could return to Arsenal after his first training session with United. Sanchez ended up joining Inter 19 months later and won both Serie A and the Coppa Italia during his time in Italy.
Despite his success in Italy, Sanchez is said to be keen on returning to Arsenal, where he played alongside current manager Mikel Arteta. However, it seems that Arteta has turned down Sanchez’s push to rejoin the club this summer. According to reports, Arteta was “direct” in his response to Sanchez’s representatives and made it clear that the forward does not fit into his plans for the team going forward.
Sanchez was one of Marseille’s standout performers last season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as the French side finished third in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Marseille’s president, Pablo Longoria, revealed earlier this month that the club is pushing hard to keep Sanchez. “We want to keep him because he has brought us a lot,” Longoria said. “He was a leader in every way. We are speaking with his agent, we are offering him a better contract than the one he had this season.”
It remains to be seen where Sanchez will end up this summer, but it seems that a return to Arsenal is unlikely. The Gunners are looking to rebuild their squad after a disappointing season, and Arteta is keen to bring in new players who can help the team compete for a top-four finish next season. While Sanchez was a fan favourite during his time at Arsenal, it seems that his time at the club has come to an end, and he will have to look elsewhere if he wants to continue playing at the highest level.
In conclusion, Alexis Sanchez has reportedly expressed his desire to rejoin Arsenal this summer, but it seems that Mikel Arteta has turned down his push to return to the club. Sanchez is currently out of contract with Marseille, but the French club is keen to extend his deal for another season. While Sanchez was a fan favourite during his time at Arsenal, it seems that his time at the club has come to an end, and he will have to look elsewhere if he wants to continue playing at the highest level.