Manchester United transfer news: Alexis Sanchez doesn’t regret leaving Arsenal for United

The Chilean swapped Arsenal for United in January 2018

Alexis Sanchez says he doesn't regret joining Manchester United.

Much was expected when the Chilean swapped Arsenal for United in January 2018 but despite being the club's highest earner at more than £400,000 per week he scored only five goals in 45 appearances.

The 30-year-old joined Inter Milan on loan for the season last week as he looks to recapture his form.

And despite his troubles Sanchez says he was happy during his time at Old Trafford.

"I'm very happy I went to Manchester United," Sanchez told the BBC. "I've always said that. It's the club that's won the most in England.

"When I went to Arsenal it was fantastic - I was happy there - but United were growing at the time, they were buying players to win something.

"I wanted to join them and win everything. I don't regret going there."

Despite struggling domestically Sanchez has continued to flourish for Chile and was again on song during the Copa America this summer.

The man himself puts that difference down to time spent on the pitch.

"I think that I'm happy when I play for my national team," he said.

"I was happy at Manchester United too, but I've always said to my friends: I want to play.

"If they would let me play I'll do my best. Sometimes I'd play 60 minutes then I wouldn't play the next game - and I didn't know why."