One of the surprise deals of deadline day saw Alexis Sanchez return to La Liga. Moving on a free from Udinese, Sanchez signed with Los Nervionenses as an emergency alternative in attack, having lost Dodi Lukebakio to Benfica the same day.
The 36-year-old had a mixed spell at Barcelona, joining in 2011 for €26m from Udinese, and leaving for Arsenal three years later for €42.5m. Desipte some impressive showings, the Chilean struggled to lock down a starting spot at Camp Nou. Now, 11 years later, Sanchez has returned to La Liga, and he received a warm welcome from his former club, as reported by MD.
Alexis Sanchez posts message from Barcelona
Sanchez posted a letter sent to him from Barcelona on his Instagram story, with the caption ‘Thank you’, tagging Barcelona in it.
“On behalf of the FC Barcelona Board of Directors and on my own behalf, I wish to express our sincere congratulations on your recent incorporation into Sevilla Futbol Club. I also take this opportunity to wish you every success in this new phase.”
“Receive a strong hug, Joan Laporta i Estruch.”
Strong start at Sevilla
It has been a strong start to life in Nervion for Sanchez. At his mature age, and having cost nothing, expectations were relatively low. However he has shown that he has lost none of his nous in front of goal in the early going.
2009-born Baba Kourouma trained with the first team today. He’s Ilaix Moriba’s younger brother. pic.twitter.com/uD5oobaEfO
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 24, 2025
Coming on to make his debut 12 days ago against Elche, Sanchez provided a crucial assist for Peque Fernandez – another former Barcelona forward – to grab the equaliser with five minutes to go in a 2-2 draw. Eight days later, Sanchez came on after just 14 minutes to replace the injured Alfon Gonzalez away to Alaves. He would come up with the winner this time halfway through the second half, with a smooth finish from a Jose Angel Carmona cutback.
