Alexis Sanchez completes Arsenal move from Barcelona for £30m as Chile star cuts short his holiday to seal deal… paving way for Luis Suarez to replace him at Nou Camp

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Alexis Sanchez is an Arsenal player after sealing his £30million move to north London from Barcelona.

Chile’s superstar forward flew in from Spain to finalise personal terms and complete a medical.

Sanchez has signed a five-year deal worth in the region of £140,000-per-week, which will put him on par with current top-earner Mesut Ozil.

25-year-old Sanchez opted for the Gunners ahead of Liverpool and Juventus.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Alexis Sanchez freestyle during training with Chile

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