Chile's Sanchez to stay at Udinese

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07/15/2010 - Udine, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo has insisted that Alexis Sanchez will not be leaving the club this summer.

The Chile international excelled during this summer's World Cup finals and, despite Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea being linked to his signature, Pozzo has reiterated the 21-year-old will be staying at the Friuli-based outfit.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, he said: "Alexis will return to Udine and will remain here.

"Next season will be the year of his consecration. Perhaps he will play as a playmaker in order to be closer to goal."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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