Sports update
OFFICIAL: Manchester United sign Alexis Sanchez
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Manchester United have signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, in a swap deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Chile forward Sanchez, 29, who almost joined Manchester City last summer, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal.
City decided earlier this month that they would not pursue their interest in him as they felt making him their best-paid player may affect team morale.
Mkhitaryan, 29, moves in the opposite direction to Sanchez after scoring 13 goals in 63 appearances for United.
The Armenia international moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for £26.3m in July 2016.
He has made only 10 Premier League starts this season and it is understood there was a breakdown in trust with Mourinho, who has made Sanchez his first signing of the January transfer window.
SWAP DEAL! ARSENAL sign HENRIKH MKHITARYAN
OFFICIAL: Arsenal sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Man United.
Mkhitaryan, 29, moves in the opposite direction to Sanchez after scoring 13 goals in 63 appearances for United.
The Armenia international moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for £26.3m in July 2016.
He has made only 10 Premier League starts this season and it is understood there was a breakdown in trust with Mourinho, who has made Sanchez his first signing of the January transfer window.
On his move, Henrikh said: “I’m very happy that we could finish this deal and I’m very happy to be here. It’s a dream come true because I’ve always dreamed of playing for Arsenal. Now that I’m here, I’ll do my best for this club to create history.”
Arsene Wenger added: “Henrikh is a very complete player. He creates chances, he defends well, he can absorb distances and he’s very committed as well. I must say he’s a player who has all the attributes"
Kevin de Bruyne signs new Manchester City deal until 2023
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has signed a new deal with the club that runs until 2023.
The Premier League leaders have tied the 26-year-old playmaker down to a longer deal, despite his previous contract not expiring until 2021.
De Bruyne has scored six goals and created 10 assists in the top flight this season.
The Belgium international is City's record signing after joining for £55m from Wolfsburg in August 2015.
De Bruyne, who joined Chelsea in 2012 from Genk but made only three first-team appearances before leaving for Wolfsburg in 2014, has been key to City still challenging for all four trophies this season.
His form has led to him being made odds-on favourite to be named PFA Player of the Year this season
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha joins Inter on loan until end of season
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Barcelona mildfielder Rafinha joins Inter on loan until June with an option to buy worth €35m plus €3m in bonuses.
Barcelona and Inter have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Rafinha until June 30th 2018. Inter have an option to purchase the player for 35M euros plus 3M euros in variables, which must be confirmed before the end of the current season. Inter also assumes the player’s salary.
Rafinha came to Barcelona at the age of 13 and his progress was swift in the Club’s youth system. After impressing with the U19A side, he was given a debut for Barca B by then coach .
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