"I was very close to Arsenal" - Rejection of Gunners for Atletico Madrid explained, sliding doors moment in football - Sport Witness

"I was very close to Arsenal" - Rejection of Gunners for Atletico Madrid explained, sliding doors moment in football - Sport Witness

Mexican legend Hugo Sánchez has revealed he was close to joining Arsenal at one point, in a move that would have changed football history. Fox Sports Mexico cover comments from the iconic striker today in which he reveals his career path could have been very different. Sánchez is best known for his time at Real

Hugo Sánchez revealed to reject Arsenal before arriving in Spain The historic footballer received offers from the Gunner and Atlético of Madrid at the same time rtrujillo Mié, 21/05/2025 - 21:29 Mexican striker Hugo Sánchez was very close to reaching English football with Arsenal in 1981, but a key decision changed his fate towards Atlético of Madrid and the rest is history.In an interview, the former player of Real Madrid, known as the Pentapic…