Alexis Sánchez explains his move to MLS, citing competition with top stars

Alexis Sánchez has revealed his ambition to win titles and compete against the world's best players as the driving forces behind his move to Major League Soccer.

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I am very competitive. In my career, I like to try to be a champion, to win something, to achieve something. I wanted to play here, in MLS, where all the world-class players were coming. Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Robert Lewandowski. I would like to play here with the great players at a global level and compete, which is what I like.

"I am very competitive. In my career, I like to try to be a champion, to win something, to achieve something," the Chilean striker said during his presentation. "I wanted to play here, in MLS, where all the world-class players were coming. Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Robert Lewandowski. I would like to play here with the great players at a global level and compete, which is what I like."

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I liked the plan.

The forward, who previously played for top European clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Marseille, also pointed to the sporting project he learned about before making his decision. "I liked the plan," he explained, emphasizing his consistent goal to emerge as a champion wherever he plays.

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My mentality is always to be a champion; in every place I went, I wanted to win.