Alexis Sanchez could be set for a sensational return to his former club this summer. The Chilean striker has played for the likes of Barcelona, ​​Arsenal and Inter Milan over the past few years as he has established himself as one of the best players in world football.

Alexis Sanchez could return to his former club as he prepares to leave Inter Milan. Photo: Getty Images

The striker will leave Inter Milan after his contract ends. Photo: REUTERS

Sanchez is nearing the end of his career but made 33 appearances for Inter in Serie A last season, scoring four goals for Simone Inzaghi’s side. His future remains unclear, with his contract with the Italian club set to expire this summer and both parties agreeing not to extend it, meaning Sanchez will leave on a free transfer.

According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Chilean could return to former club Udinese, with the striker playing for the club from 2006 to 2011 before moving to Barcelona. Sanchez joined the club as a 17-year-old after starting his career with Cobreloa, marking his first move to Italy.

The former Manchester United and Arsenal player could make an impressive return to his old club. Photo: Arsenal FC

After loan spells with Colo-Colo and River Plater, he became a key player for Udinese and moved to Barcelona for £30m, learning under Pep Guardiola. The Chilean striker made 95 appearances for Udinese, scoring 20 goals.

After four years at Barca, he moved to the Premier League, joining Arsenal for the same fee as moving to Spain and immediately becoming a key player under Arsene Wenger. Sanchez scored 80 goals in 166 appearances for Arsenal, leaving United in 2018 in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Sanchez enjoyed spells in the Premier League with both Arsenal and United. Photo: Getty Images

 

The Chilean could rejoin Usinese, the club he played for between 2006 and 2011. However, he is said to have had to lower his demands. Photo: Getty Images

Sanchez’s form faltered at Old Trafford, where he made just 45 appearances, scoring five goals, and eventually moved to Inter. Sanchez initially joined Inter on loan, before being bought permanently in 2020. After two years, the Chilean spent a year playing for Marseille in France, but returned to Inter on a one-year deal at the start of last season.

It is now believed that Sanchez will have to lower his demands if he wants to join a new club, with his current wages believed to be around £80,000 a week.