Alexis Sanchez showed who he will be rooting for in the Arsenal vs Manchester United game with a spiky Instagram post.
The Chilean forward was incredible while playing for the Gunners and would’ve been regarded as a club icon if not for his heartbreaking decision in January 2018.
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After months of speculation and turning down contracts, the winger decided to move to bitter rivals, Manchester United in the middle of the season. This was reminiscent of the Robin Van Persie transfer that won the Red Devils a title but it didn’t go to plan this time.
Sanchez had an awful time at his new club and even revealed that after the first training session, he tried to get transferred back to the Emirates.
Alexis Sanchez on joining Manchester United in September 2020: “After the first training session, I realised many things & when I got back home, I told my agent if I could cancel the contract & go back to Arsenal.” [@soypatofigueroa] #afc pic.twitter.com/xfvVWKPDO2
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) January 21, 2023
Even if he could, I don’t think the Arsenal faithful would’ve taken him back as their hatred for the player was too great.
Despite the toxic relationship between the player and the club, it seems that Sanchez still holds them dear.
In his latest Instagram post, he wished his old side the best and posted a video of him scoring against the Manchester club.
Alexis Sanchez on Instagram story, reacting to his goal in Arsenal’s home win over Manchester United in the 2015/16 season: “You will always be in my heart. You were my first family in England. And everyone took good care of me especially the fans!” [IG: alexis_officia1] #afc pic.twitter.com/hxbwkGilTK
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) January 21, 2023