The best of Twitter’s reactions to Arsenal’s signing of Alexis Sanchez today.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Chile and Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, who becomes perhaps the most significant Premier League transfer to be made so far this summer.
The Chilean had a fine World Cup, impressing as one of the heartbeats of a side who caught the eye of many with their determined and attractive displays in Brazil, despite crashing out on penalties, one of which Sanchez missed, in the second round.
Liverpool had been linked with a move for Sanchez, possibly as part of the deal taking Luis Suarez to the Nou Camp, but Arsenal fans were delighted as their team emerged as the leading contenders for Alexis.
Twitter was unsurprisingly awash with reactions to the news, with the overwhelming majority being positive for the Gunners, with many impressed at Wenger’s ability to attract the player despite his favourite summer pastime:
Alexis Sanchez is a Gooner. Arsene signed him whilst playing beach volleyball
— Ian Stone (@iandstone) July 10, 2014
Only one manager can secure Alexis Sanchez whilst playing football tennis on the Copacabana. Wenger knows how to secure the babes — DC (@DeanLDN22) July 10, 2014
Both past and present footballers were impressed by the signing, as Sanchez becomes the club’s second most expensive capture of all time after his new teammate Mesut Ozil:
Alexis Sánchez is a fabulous signing for Arsenal and a great addition to the Premier League. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 10, 2014
Alexis Sanchez to #Arsenal what an amazing signing @piersmorgan he might be here for the game here in #NY on the 26th July @NewYorkRedBulls
— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) July 10, 2014
Arsenal players, including Ozil who is preparing for the World Cup final on Sunday, were quick to welcome the signing on the social networking platform:
welcome to @Arsenal #AlexisSanchez – you definitely have chosen the right club! 😉 ???? #COYG #AFC #SanchezSigns
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) July 10, 2014
Some couldn’t resist having a dig at Liverpool, who Sanchez is reported to have turned down in favour of a move to the Emirates Stadium:
Wenger buying Alexis Sanchez and at the same time facilitating Suarez’s move to Barcelona. Checkmate, Liverpool. — DC (@DeanLDN22) July 10, 2014
Phil Thompson is very low tonight. He did not see that coming. He’d already announced that Liverpool had signed Alexis Sanchez. — Wenger Knows Best (@wengerknowsbest) July 10, 2014
Even Manchester United weren’t safe, with many comparing the fees paid for Sanchez and young United defender Luke Shaw:
At £30m, Sanchez cost the same as Luke Shaw. Just let that sink in for a bit… #AFC
— Alister Babb (@babbabbabb) July 10, 2014