Sanchez previously shared his regrets about the transfer to Manchester United. He expressed his fondness for the club but also revealed that he had a feeling of unease from the beginning. Despite his initial hopes, his time at Old Trafford was underwhelming, with a mere five goals scored in 45 matches before parting ways with the club in 2020. Following his departure from Manchester United, Sanchez returned to the San Siro in 2023 but struggled to make a significant impact, managing only four goals from 33 outings in all competitions.

Subsequently, he moved to Udinese, where his performance in the English top flight had been similarly unremarkable, with just 16 goals in 80 appearances. Throughout his journey, he had also been loaned out to Nice in his final season with Arsenal in 2022/23 before joining Trabzonspor on a free transfer, despite having a year left on his contract. His experiences at various clubs reflect a lack of consistency and productivity, with each move presenting its own challenges. Though his time at Manchester United and subsequent moves may not have gone as expected, it appears that Arsenal has learned from their past mistakes with transfers.