The Chilean joined Manchester United from Arsenal in January
Alexis Sanchez joined Manchester United in a swap deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go to Arsenal in January. Jose Mourinho doesn’t like January signings but claimed that when a particular player is available then they should take the chance of signing him.
Sanchez came with lot of expectations but endured a slow start to his career and made a little impact in his first few months. But he has steadily improved and produced brilliant displays in the Manchester Derby and against Tottenham in the semi final of FA Cup.
Jose Mourino is confident that he will be more settled next season and the Premier League will see him at his very best.
“He was playing in [the Premier League] for years, we all know how good he was, that’s why he was chased by so many teams, I believe,” said Mourinho, as quoted by Goal.com
“That’s why we fought to have him here and I was since the start [saying] he’s the right player, not just because of typical football qualities, but his mentality.
“We needed that. We needed more experience, more mental aggression and I knew sooner or later it was coming.
“I don’t like the January market, but it was now or never. Can he help us the way he’s helping us lately for the rest of the season? I hope so and feel so, but what I’m sure about is next season.
“After pre-season and after being comfortable and adapted, he’ll be great for us.”
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