Sanchez [Continued]

[Rammyblues]

I think initially he was played as a winger, but a his reputation has grown, so has his position change. He is just like Messi, who was played as a winger when he first brokeinto the Barca team. Now he is played as a bonafied striker (i.e. a false 9)

Cheers for the update, so he was Tevez's replacement. Pity I would have liked us to sign Mata.

 

[mancity25]

the top players will hate missing the big games

Barca tired a lot in the last third of the season just gone, you could see their energy levels drop in many games and they were held to some surprising draws and even lost a game or two. They had so little to call on from the bench whereas now they will be able to rotate a lot more easily and dominate with even more ease (ie. Xavi/Iniesta/Pedro off, Fabregas/Thiago/Sanchez on). Scary.

you're right but it doesn't mean they'll be happy about it, i may be wrong but i'll be surprised if they're all there at start of season

It will be a good thing. They'll all have to work harder in training and in a match to earn their start.

 

[glen quagmire]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7054422,00.html

 

[BlueGun]

21 goals in 121 games for Udinese..

Puftt.. we can do better that that ;-)

 

[squirtyflower]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7054422,00.html

26 million euros
f'in cheapskates

 

[Bunk]

The deal is still alive, we can still sign him, he will go to the highest bidder, honestly!

 

[glen quagmire]

The deal is still alive, we can still sign him, he will go to the highest bidder, honestly!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[cookster]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7054422,00.html

26 million euros
f'in cheapskates

That fee tells me that we were never at the races. The lad obviously wanted Barca.

 

[yozzer]

yet more clarification that money dosent talk

 

[TimmyP]

If its really *just* 26m then I'd be amazed. All this talk of 40m euro plus was just that, talk.

Not a bad buy for 26m euro in that case.

 

[LoveCity]

It's €26m up front then €11.5m in add-ons because Barca can't afford the full cost yet.

 

[macmanson]

Barca clinch £23m deal to sign United, City and Chelsea target Sanchez from Udinese
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 8:00 PM on 21st July 2011

Barcelona have confirmed an agreement has been reached over the signing of Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez for £23million.

The Chile international will undergo a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract.

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.

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.

A Barcelona statement said: 'Udinese and FC Barcelona have reached a definitive agreement for the transfer of Alexis Sanchez.

'The medical, signing of his contract for the next five years and presentation will take place on Monday.'

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.

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

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...Sanchez-join-Barcelona-23m.html#ixzz1SlkSzUZx

 

[Dzeko's Right Boot]

£23m? That hurts.

 

[CityFootball]

Considering everything, good deal for Barcelona. At most it is around £33M.

 

[BlueGun]

Sanchez

Total games: 236
Total goals: 44


Pedro

Total games: 177
Total goals: 62

------

Looks like he'll be worming the bench after all. Pedro's record speaks for itself.

 

[welcometomanchester]

for that price obv never wanted city. fair enough move on.

 

[TonyM]

Stop think we'll get him.

 

[Freestyler]

£23mill?

doubtful.

 

[Mancio]

£23mill?

doubtful.

£23 + £10 = £33

 

[LoveCity]

Barca themselves said €26m + €11.5m on their own website.