Arsenal FC star Alexis Sanchez's departure from the club appears imminent after news emerged that the Gunners were close to completing a club record signing for Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette. The arrival of the prolific striker at the Emirates fuels speculations that Arsenal are ready to offload Sanchez, who has reportedly made his decision to leave the London club clear to manager Arsene Wenger.
With one year remaining on his contract and having reportedly refused to sign a new deal which would have made him one of the highest paid footballers in Europe, it seems probable that Arsenal have accepted this fate with resignation. Although Wenger previously claimed that he would keep Sanchez at Arsenal even if it meant that he could go on a free transfer next season, it now appears Manchester City are turning up the heat on Arsenal, having convinced Alexis Sanchez to rejoin his old boss, Pep Guardiola. Gabriel Jesus, the Brazilian forward who plays for City, expressed hope that his South American counterpart would galvanize the team when he arrives.
"It has not yet materialised but when it does, I'll be quite happy. I will be happy not just because of his quality but for the energy he has. I really like the energy he has, it motivates the group, motivates people to always want to win in life and in the game."
"If an opportunity comes up, the club will be ready. There are lots of rumors. Alexis is a great player but not the only one in the world. I like Alexis."It remains to be seen which club -- Bayern or City -- eventually proves to be Alexis Sanchez's final destination this summer, but with Arsenal signing Lacazette for a club record fee, it would be safe to assume that the Chilean's future lies anywhere but Arsenal.
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