By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: <a href='http://bit.ly/lRx0Da' class='instorylink'>@skygraemebailey</a>
Thursday 21 July 2011 19:37, UK
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Chilean star Alexis Sanchez from Udinese.
European champions sign Chilean ace
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Chilean star Alexis Sanchez from Udinese.
The European champions have been locked in talks with Udinese for a number of weeks, and have fended off interest from a host of clubs including Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, to land his signature.
And Sanchez has now agreed a five-year deal at Camp Nou, putting pen to paper after the clubs finalised terms.
Barcelona have agreed to pay an initial €26million with an additional €11.5million in add-ons.
The player will be unveiled by Barca over the weekend.