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Published 21:45 23 Jan 2018 GMT
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"[Mourinho] always liked him. What he admires the most about him is his leadership on the pitch, furthermore he is a player who can change a game in any moment owing to the great talent that he has."
Sanchez's primary position for Mourinho remains to be seen, with the 29-year-old admitting that he prefers to play on the left side of attack or through the middle.
If he is employed on the left side of United's attacking unit, Sanchez will find himself in a three-way competition for the position which Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford have been battling it out for all season.
While club legend Ryan Giggs has claimed that Martial has already upped his game in a bid to prove himself worthy of a starting place, it's been suggested that centre-forward Romelu Lukaku will also benefit from Sanchez's arrival.
"This important investment was made because Alexis is a world-class player," Alvial told CDF News. "I'm not exaggerating, he is one of the best five players in the world. His performances in Arsenal left that clear. His work is very impressive.
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"Alexis is a player that can help in any position. He is dangerous in all positions. He will be a multifunctional player for the attack above all because of the skills and quality he has.
"Mourinho has known him for several years. He had a detailed report on him when we worked at Chelsea.
"He is an exceptional player and he will fit in perfectly. He will complement the striker Romelu Lukaku. I am sure he will do well."Quiz: Can you put these big Premier League transfers in order
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