Alexis Sanchez has opened up on his decision to join Manchester United in 2018, picking the reds ahead of Manchester City, saying a phone call from Jose Mourinho and promise of the number seven shirt turned his head towards Old Trafford.
Sanchez joined United from Arsenal, despite strong interest from City, but would struggle during his two-year spell and spent his second season on loan at Inter Milan. Now the Chilean has reflected on how close he was to joining City, and how Mourinho changed his mind from reuniting with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
Sanchez also claimed that had he joined City, he could have stayed for longer, and helped them win the 2021 Champions League final when they fell at the last hurdle against Chelsea.
