"I'd like Alexis to play for Barça again"

Carles Puyol has praised Alexis Sanchez to the skies, with whom he shared a dressing room for three seasons at the Catalan giants. During a press conference in Chile, the former Catalan player told the media that he would love Alexis to return to Camp Nou one day.

"It's not up to me, but I would like Alexis to have the chance to play for Barcelona again. He is one of the most talented players I have ever played with, as well as being very professional," Puyol said of the Chilean.

He added: "Things in these teams where there is so much competition are never easy. But with hard work and discipline I am convinced that he can give a great performance at the club he represents. I wish him all the best and, for me, the best team is Barcelona, so that's the answer. 

Alexis has a contract with Inter until 2023. The 33-year-old has had spells with the likes of River Plate, Udinese, Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United. He will begin his fourth season in Milan next term, having made 39 appearances last season, although only nine starts, and scored nine goals.