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Throwback image of Alexis Sanchez wearing a Manchester United tracksuit jacket emerges after star seals transfer

Alexis Sanchez said he dreamed of playing for Manchester United as a young lad after finalising his switch to Old Trafford and his claim of adoring the Red Devils has been backed up.

An image of a young Sanchez donning a Manchester United tracksuit jacket emerged on social media hours after his long-awaited transfer was announced.

Twitter user Poets Corner tweeted the picture of Sanchez posing next to a friend while wearing a white top with the Red Devils badge embroidered on it.

An image of Alexis Sanchez wearing a  United tracksuit emerged after his move was confirmed
An image of Alexis Sanchez wearing a United tracksuit emerged after his move was confirmed
The Chile international realised his dream by signing a lucrative deal with the Old Trafford club
The Chile international realised his dream by signing a lucrative deal with the Old Trafford club
Sanchez will follow David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by wearing the iconic No 7 shirt
Sanchez will follow David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by wearing the iconic No 7 shirt

Sanchez had claimed in his first interview as a Manchester United player that he always admired the club and even spoke to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson over the possibility of playing under the legendary manager.