Source: Daily_Mail
Alexis Sanchez to join Barcelona for £23m
Barcelona have confirmed an agreement has been reached over the signing of Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez for ?23million. [LNB]The Chile international will undergo a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract. [LNB]Sanchez, 22, has been heavily linked with the European Cup winners for the majority of the summer, but there was also interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester rivals United and City. [LNB] On the move: Barca new boy Alexis Sanchez (left) in action for Chile[LNB] Barca coach Pep Guardiola has made no secret of his admiration of the pacey winger and has now finally got his man after negotiations between the two clubs. [LNB]A Barcelona statement said: 'Udinese and FC Barcelona have reached a definitive agreement for the transfer of Alexis Sanchez. [LNB]'The medical, signing of his contract for the next five years and presentation will take place on Monday.'[LNB] Star man: Sanchez (left) helped Chile to the Copa America quarter-finals[LNB] Sanchez spent three seasons in Udinese, and scored 12 goals in 31 appearances in Serie A last term to help the club finish fourth and qualify for the Champions League. [LNB]He was also a member of the Chile squad which reached the quarter-finals of this summer's Copa America, where they were beaten by Venezuela. [LNB] You'll never be as big as United! Beckham dismisses small-time City's title challengeTevez remains confident of City departure despite collapse of Corinthians moveChelsea make ?18m move for Lukaku with Belgian sensation on verge of Blues move CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAME[LNB]
