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Alexis Sanchez suggests he won bet over Jose Mourinho Man United sacking

Alexis Sanchez reveled in the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho this week by sending a WhatsApp to team-mates suggesting he had won a bet.

The club's highest-paid player, earning in the region of £450,000-a-week, is alleged to have messaged the players's group and claimed Marcos Rojo owed him £20,000.

The message purportedly read: 'I told you so!! Patience is all it takes. Rojo you owe me £20k'.

Alexis Sanchez reportedly reveled in the sacking of Jose Mourinho in WhatsApp to team-mates
Sanchez struggled to find his best form in 30 Manchester United appearances under Mourinho

Sanchez sent the message to his Old Trafford team-mates on Tuesday morning following news of the former manager's departure, according to The Sun.