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Back again! Alexis Sanchez completes return to Inter on free transfer after leaving Marseille

Alexis Sanchez has returned to Inter on a one-year deal, with the veteran forward returning to San Siro a season after he left for Marseille.

Chile striker rejoins former club
Forward spent 2022-23 in Ligue 1
Sanchez won Serie A with Inter

WHAT'S HAPPENED? Having departed the Nerazzurri ahead of the 2022-23 season after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract, the Chile international has now secured a remarkable return to Serie A following a term in Ligue 1.

The 34-year-old, who previously joined Inter on loan from Manchester United before making a permanent transfer, enjoyed a lucrative first spell, winning Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana honours.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Sanchez's arrival is the latest new face brought into the fold by Simone Inzaghi this term, with Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer among their other captures.

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In addition, the forward will bring some much-needed veteran experience to a squad that has seen several of its most decorated players, including Samir Handanovic, Edin Dzeko, Marcelo Brozovic and Milan Skriniar, all depart during the off-season.

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