Alexis Sanchez has completed his move to Manchester United with Arsenal acquiring the services of Henrikh Mkhitaryan in return.
The two transfers were officially announced via the clubs’ social media channels on Monday night.
United announced Sanchez’s arrival via an elaborate video of him playing the piano and stepping onto the Old Trafford pitch.
Here’s how the two sets of fans reacted to the Sanchez announcement.
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1508 minsMan Utd’s new front 3. 🔥🔥🔥 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/7wLenGKOSc
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 22, 2018
That’s one hell of a welcome vid. #AlexIS7
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) January 22, 2018
Think that #Alexis7 introduction with the piano is the best player intro ever. The way he breathes out on the Old Trafford pitch. My God….I’m in love ❤️🇨🇱🙏🏾
— Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B) January 22, 2018
When you ask Arsenal fans if they care that Alexis Sanchez has joined United. 😂 #mufc pic.twitter.com/PPb4RL3XWM
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 22, 2018
Man Utd signed Robin Van Persie and Sanchez for £24m.
Arsenal paid £16m for Welbeck.
Man Utd spent £8m to get rid of an unwanted player & acquired Robin van Persie & Alexis Sanchez. pic.twitter.com/cQ2eIJXare
— Zlatan Facts (@ZIatanFacts) January 22, 2018
Welcome @Alexis_Sanchez #Alexis7 pic.twitter.com/XJzfUnkNy2
— Stephen Howson 🇾🇪 (@MrStephenHowson) January 22, 2018
People calling Sanchez’ announcement cringe, Don’t even talk to me pic.twitter.com/iB6N83Wg1H
— Sam (@IconicMitcheII) January 22, 2018
The media will focus purely on Alexis Sanchez’s wages but the real story here is that Jose Mourinho has managed to swap a player he didn’t want nor trust for one of the Premier League’s best players, somebody who is truly world class and capable of anything. But, wages. pic.twitter.com/rEP5TJtc3p
— The Peoples Person (@PeoplesPerson_) January 22, 2018
Like a kid on Christmas morning. Delighted at the signing of Sanchez and can’t wait to see him in a Utd shirt
— Pilib De Brún (@Malachians) January 22, 2018
Manchester United fans and class works simultaneously. We’re out here praising Mkhitaryan for his time at MUFC. Things don’t always work out cos that’s life
They’re out there hauling abuse towards Sanchez who did more good than any player at Arsenal during his time. Shame.— Based on Logistics (@Iam_Abdulaxis) January 22, 2018
Got Sanchez to play the piano so opposing teams can face the music
That’s how you reveal
— kenna (@kennagq) January 22, 2018
Welcome to the biggest club in the world @Alexis_Sanchez
— Ann Mari Olsen (@Annmariolsen) January 22, 2018
Hopefully he will give Utd a bit more flair and composure in attack. Great signing for the club #Sanchez
— SCHOLES (@iamscholes) January 22, 2018
ARSENAL
Instagram reporting serious issues tonight. Apparently the entire platform is about to crumble under the weight of Arsenal fans posting snake emojis on the Alexis Sanchez farewell statement.
— arseblog (@arseblog) January 22, 2018
I cried when @ThierryHenry left Arsenal.
Tears rolled down my face, I curled into a ball of fury & devastation & I was inconsolable for weeks.
It was like a bereavement, only he was still alive. Awful.
Sanchez? No tears. I’m already over it. pic.twitter.com/Ht5lMdrhFl— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 22, 2018
UNITED SOLD US WELBECK AND SILVESTRE WE SOLD THEM VAN P AND SANCHEZ. MY HEAD IS GONE.
— Poets Corner (@PoetsCornerUK) January 22, 2018
Gutted to lose Sanchez. The shots of him in the United shirt really sting. Mkhitaryan a welcome addition, but no Sanchez replacement – that’s a far bigger, more complex job.
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) January 22, 2018
Dear Alexis Sanchez,
We’ll miss those times when the team will be counter attacking but you’ll hold the ball and end up passing the ball to an opponent.Good luck at Man Utd!.
— U T H M A N (@uthman_waxcav) January 22, 2018
