Alexis Sanchez returned to Udinese on Saturday after the Chile attacker was released by Serie A champions Inter Milan.
In a statement, Udinese said Sanchez, 35, had signed a two-year deal with the club where he began his rise to the top of European football 16 years ago.
Alexis is 🔙 home 🏡
— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) August 10, 2024
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Sanchez first signed for Udinese in 2006 and made his debut for the club two years later after spells on loan.
He developed a powerful strike partnership with Udinese icon Antonio Di Natale before being sold to Barcelona in 2011 and going on to also star for Arsenal.
A L E X I S 7️⃣
— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) August 10, 2024
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Sanchez won one league title with Barca and two in separate short spells with Inter Milan before returning to Udinese.
He is also the country's most-capped player and highest scorer, the driving force behind Chile's two Copa America wins in 2015 and 2016.
Udinese, who secured Serie A safety at the end of last season, begin their new campaign at Bologna on 18 August.