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Mercenary? Alexis Sanchez has joined the biggest club in England

Manchester United snapped up the Chilean at Manchester City's expense, but claims he has gone to Old Trafford solely for money are ridiculous

The ‘Anyone But United’ brigade have been in full voice over the last couple of weeks. The same people who constantly redefine the boundaries as to what is boast-worthy success in an attempt to exclude Manchester United’s achievements have been claiming some sort of victory from the Red Devils’ decision to make Alexis Sanchez the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

According to a lot of opposition fans and pundits, Sanchez’s £350,000 a week contract at Old Trafford makes him a mercenary.