Hype created around a possible transfer for Arsenal has always been one of the highlights of being a supporter. From the Mesut Ozil deadline day fiesta that saw hundreds of fans crowd at the Emirates Stadium to celebrate his arrival, to the unexpected tracking of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January window before he arrived.
However, few players created as much expectation and excitement as the arrival of Alexis Sanchez. Signed from Barcelona in 2014, Alexis made his debut in the Emirates Cup for Arsenal against Benfica. The game was made famous by four goals from Yaya Sanogo. However, the roar when the Chilean entered the field of play was unlike any other for a non-competitive fixture.
“Alexis will add power, creativity and much quality to our squad and we are all looking forward to him joining up with us in a few weeks," said Arsene Wenger upon Alexis' confirmation. "He has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him integrate into the Arsenal squad. I’m sure all Arsenal supporters will join me in welcoming Alexis to our club.”
