This Thursday morning begins with reports that Alexis Sanchez has agreed a new deal with the club. Naturally it includes some kind of wage increase, but I don't think the significance of such a move is that he gets a pay-rise. The news comes after reports earlier this week, or late last week, that Mesut Ozil was on the verge of signing a new contract too. If signing these players in the first place was a statement of intent, then securing their futures for what will be the peak years of their careers (©rhymebot2000) is is another one. Ozil turned 27 in October, Alexis will be 27 in December, and the club's two most expensive signings are undoubtedly players who will be integral to any...
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