The ESPN FC crew look back at the Alexis Sanchez transfer saga.
Alexis Sanchez insists Thierry Henry played no part in his decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United.
The Chilean referenced a conversation with Henry in an Instagram post explaining his decision to quit the Emirates for Old Trafford.
The Frenchman came under fire from some Arsenal fans, who believed Henry had influenced Sanchez. It prompted Sanchez to issue a statement insisting that was not the case.
I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision . he LOVES the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the arsenal coach because he loves the club .— Alexis Sánchez (@Alexis_Sanchez) January 24, 2018
He tweeted: "I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personalreadfullarticle