- Manchester United attacker, Alexis Sanchez, has backtracked on his initial claims that linked Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in his transfer to the Red Devils
- He took to his Twitter to distance the Arsenal legend from his move to the Red Devils, saying Henry loves the club
- Henry has already posted a message to Gunners fans attempting to clear up the situation
Manchester United attacker, Alexis Sanchez, has backtracked on his initial claims that linked Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in his transfer to the Red Devils - saying that 'Igwe' did not tell him to leave Arsenal.
Sanchez took to Twitter to share a message distancing the French legend from his own decision.
Alexis Sanchez insists Thierry Henry did not tell him to quit Arsenal
The Chile ace explained: "I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision... he LOVES the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the Arsenal coach because he loves the club."
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After months of speculation that he was heading to City, United jumped to the front of the queue.
Upon signing for United, Sanchez referenced a conversation with Henry in a post to his followers.
He wrote: "There are people (former club players) who have spoken with no knowledge of what happens inside the club and cause damage.
Alexis Sanchez insists Thierry Henry insists he had no hand in Sanchez transfer
"I must say I always gave 100 per cent, until the last day, when I asked to the manager to be in the team, because I wanted to be a contribution.
"I remember today, a conversation I had with [Thierry] Henry, a historic Arsenal player, who changed club for the same reason and today is my turn."
Henry has already posted a message to Gunners fans attempting to clear up the situation.
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He wrote: "I know I don’t need to explain this to the majority of Arsenal fans but contrary to speculation at no time did I tell Alexis Sanchez to leave Arsenal.
"I had no idea he was going to sign for Man Utd until I saw it on the news like the rest of you."
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 25 January 2018