Alexis Sanchez in Marseille, it’s (almost) done! OM announced on Tuesday August 9 that they had concluded “agreement in principle” with the Chilean star. The 33-year-old striker “will engage in the next few hours subject to the success of his medical visit”, specifies the Marseille club. A few minutes earlier, the former Inter Milan player was triumphantly received by Marseille fans.
Official press release | Alexis Sanchez
– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) August 9, 2022
In the summer of 2021, Paris welcomed Lionel Messi in jubilation at Le Bourget. A year later, Marseille reserved such an honor for Alexis Sanchez. OM jersey flocked with a “70” on the shoulders, the player appeared like a rockstar at the exit of Marignane airport, around 9 p.m., a few minutes after his plane landed. from Milano.
It only took a few seconds for the hundreds of Marseille supporters present to literally go up in flames.
Alexis Sanchez is in Marseille!
(@OMLaProvence) pic.twitter.com/Jny4NI4MSz
— Thomas Bonnavent (@TBonnavent) August 9, 2022
The Chilean barely had time to pose with a scarf from the group of South Winners supporters when the security device was overwhelmed. After a barrier gave way, Sanchez could no longer advance, assailed from all sides. A fervor that can be explained by the extensive CV of Alexis Sanchez, passed by some of the biggest European clubs (FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Inter Milan), before coming to relaunch at OM.
It happened well @Alexis_Sanchez Welcome #TeamOM #Alexis #AlexisSanchez pic.twitter.com/lLTxvvhDYw
— Jordano (@elyalenanoah) August 9, 2022
“Protected” by the club’s communication director in person, Jacques Cardoze, the Chilean was able to taste the local madness. For a few minutes, the Chilean even had to turn back in the airport hall, until the security system was restored.
The future OM player then took the time to return to greet the public, this time firmly in place behind the barriers, before posing for a few photos. He even got into a walkabout while running, during which he almost fell. This joyous anarchy did not seem to scare the South American, renowned for his volcanic character, however.
And here is the drama pic.twitter.com/ICbchhwOOx
– My Little Lawn (@MonPetitGazon) August 9, 2022
While the chants were still ringing out, Alexis Sanchez again disappeared through the door that saw him disembark. After this warm welcome, the Chilean and the leaders of OM will tackle the final formalities before the formalization of a transfer which is no longer in doubt. But who makes noise.