Inter, Alexis Sanchez’s return made official

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Official: Alexis Sanchez è again a footballer of Inter'Inter

Inter, after finalizing the sale of Joaquin Correa to Marseille, made official the return to the Nerazzurri of Alexis Sanchez, who signed a contract until June 30, 2024 at 2.8 million euros net plus bonuses.

"The Chilean striker signed a contract with the Nerazzurri club until June 30, 2024.109 appearances, 20 goals scored and 3 trophies won in the Nerazzurri. The tally canò officially start again: Alexis Alejandro Sánchez returns to wear the Inter jersey.

Born in Tocopilla, Chile, on December 19, 1988, Alexis began his career at Cobreloa, his country’s team. His performances were noticed by insiders who immediately gave him the nickname he would carry throughout his career: Niño Maravilla. In these words è circumscribed his mantra: to amaze those who watch him and be proud of that.

His career will soon take him to Italy, heading to Udine. First forò the bianconeri turn him on loan to Colo-Colo and River Plate. These are important stages for Alexis: he wins two consecutive championships in two different states. His debut with the jersey of the Friulian club took place in the summer of 2008. In three seasons he scored 20 goals, churning out performances of the highest level that consecrated him as one of the most crystal-clear talents in world soccer.

His career definitely took off in 2011 when he signed with Barcelona. In three seasons with the blaugrana he won six trophies, including the World Club Championship. His desire to amaze the world continued: in the 2014-15 season he landed in the Premier League, settling at Arsenal'Arsenal. In four seasons with the Gunners he scored 80 goals, improving his goal-scoring streak and increasingly demonstrating his leadership. In 2015 and 2016 he dragged Chile to the historic victory of two consecutive Copa America, both against Argentina, leaving an indelible mark especially in the first one, with the decisive penalty scored. In 2018 he moved to Manchester United: two seasons with the Red Devils, before landing at Inter in 2019.

His adventure with the Inter shirt opens just against his former team, Udinese. Against Sampdoria he found the first of the 20 goals he would score in his three seasons in the Nerazzurri, during which he would collect 109 appearances. Alexis contributes to the league triumph in 2021: 7 goals that help Inter win Scudetto number 19 in Nerazzurri history. In the following season he won the Coppa Italia and the Italian Supecoppa, gifting this trophy with the goal scored at the’last gasp in extra time against Juventus.

Last season Alexis wore the Marseille shirt: 44 appearances and 18 goals in France. Another league explored, the sixth of his career, before returning to Italy, once again, again to wear the Nerazzurri. Niño’s journey starts again from Milan, starts again from’Inter" this is the note issued by the meneghino club.

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