OM: the truths of Pablo Longoria on the Alexis Sanchez case

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By: Manu Tournoux

The transplant seemed to go well between OM and Alexis Sanchez. But after only one season and despite a proposal to extend the adventure, the Chilean striker preferred to decline and return to Inter where he signed for one year. At 34 years old, he currently has very limited playing time (296 minutes spread over 9 matches for 1 goal), while his non-extension at Canebière has sparked a little controversy.

Pablo Longoria nevertheless ensures on the airwaves of RMC that a great proposal was made to him. “We offered an extension in May to Alexis Sanchez. He waited and negotiated. We also favored players with speed in attack like Aubameyang. The last offer we made to Sanchez was higher than Aubameyang’s salary today. That was obviously not enough to convince the former Arsenal player.