Alexis Sanchez has vowed to work as exhausting as a “20-year-old boy” and acknowledged Lamine Yamal’s message of appreciation following his swap to Sevilla.
The Chilean moved again to La Liga on deadline day, signing a 12-month deal, 11 years after leaving Barcelona for Arsenal. He has subsequently loved spells at Manchester United, Inter Milan, Marseille and Udinese.
His return was a shock given he’s now 36 years of age however Yamal was delighted to see him transfer to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
Requested for his ideas on the switch window, the teenage Spain winger instructed RTVE final week: “I’ve at all times appreciated it as a result of unusual last-minute signings like Alexis Sanchez’s transfer to Sevilla come about.
“I like that motion; it’s a wonderful factor in soccer, and I’m glad these items occur.”
Sanchez welcomes Yamal’s form phrases
Sanchez was requested about Yamal’s feedback at his presentation at this time, replying with a smile: “He is aware of that I’m good for soccer. I feel he stated it as a result of I performed in Barcelona. I’m blissful what he stated.
“I at all times appreciated enjoying towards massive groups. That’s why I’m within the fitness center alone, I work alone, to be like a 20-year-old boy.”
Sanchez, who has additionally gained 168 caps for his nation, doesn’t consider his age will likely be a barrier to success and even feels his recreation has improved over time.
He added: ”Age? Soccer is straightforward. Yearly I see it as being simpler. It’s not an issue, it’s important to see it on the pitch and when the season ends we’ll should see the place every thing is.
“I really feel good, I’m on the point of be like a 20-year-old child. Age is a quantity. I’ve to make it troublesome for the coach [to leave me out]. I got here to assist the younger folks, the membership. We’re going to give pleasure to the followers this yr.”
