Alexis Sanchez is a Chilean professional footballer who currently plays for Serie A side Udinese. The talented winger established himself as one of the best players in the world during his peak. He was absolutely phenomenal for both Barcelona and Arsenal in his prime, terrorising defenders when he cut past them at full speed and disappearing in the blink of an eye. This article talks about the net worth Alexis Sanchez has managed to develop over the years and the salary he earns while playing for Udinese.
Alexis Sanchez’s professional football journey started when he joined the youth academy of Universidad Catolica in 1999. He spent very little time with them before joining the youth academy of Escuela Bernardo O’Higgins. Sanchez moved over to the youth academy of the Cobreloa football team in 2004, and it was here that the talented Chilean was given the opportunity to make his professional football debut. Sanchez represented Cobreloa in the Chilean Primera Division in the 2005 and 2006 seasons before being scouted by another team.
Serie A side Udinese saw the potential in Alexis Sanchez and decided to sign him on 21st April 2006. However, they decided not to bring him to Itay immediately and loaned him to Chilean side Colo-Colo. Alexis Sanchez played for Chilean football club Colo-Colo in the 2006 and 2007 seasons before moving to River Plate and representing them in the Argentine Primera Division in the 2007/08 season. It was after these loan stints that Udinese decided that it was time for Alexis Sanchez to join their first team and represent them in the Serie A.
🌟🪄 Alexis Sánchez en Udinese.
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Alexis Sanchez represented Udinese in the Serie A across three seasons, making a total of 112 appearances for the club in all competitions. His performances with the Italian team impressed one of the biggest clubs in the world, Barcelona, and they decided to sign him. He spent three years with them and impressed with the club before Premier League side Arsenal came calling. Alexis Sanchez’s time spent at Barcelona and Arsenal was the best time of his career. He represented Arsenal in the Premier League for four seasons before rivals Manchester United decided to make a move for him.
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Manchester United completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez on 22nd January 2018 in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the opposite way. However, his move to United never took. He struggled to settle in at the club and decided to seek a move away from the club after just two years with them. On 29th August 2019, Serie A side Inter Milan decided to bring Sanchez to Italy to try and help him find form again. They originally signed him on a loan deal but made it permanent a year later, on 6th August 2020.
Alexis Sanchez spent three years at Inter Milan, one year at Marseille, and another year at Inter Milan before finally rejoining Udinese ahead of the 2024/25 season. Sanchez has played for many clubs in his career and received various lucrative contracts at each of these clubs. It is with the help of these professional contracts that Alexis Sanchez has managed to accumulate a net worth of around $50 Million.
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Alexis Sanchez’s most recent professional contract came with Serie A side Udinese. He signed a two-year contract with the Italian club on 10th August 2024, which will keep him at the club till the summer of 2026. This contract makes him the highest-paid player at Udinese, with his professional contract being worth around $3 Million per year, which is roughly $56,000 per week. While this contract is not as lucrative as some of his previous ones, it is still worth a lot and will help boost Sanchez’s net worth even further in the future.
Despite the ups and downs of his career, Alexis Sanchez remains a beloved figure in football, known for his relentless work ethic and passion for the game. His journey from a small town in Chile to the top of European football inspires aspiring players worldwide. Sanchez’s legacy in the sport will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come as he continues to prove that hard work and perseverance can lead to extraordinary success.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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