Alexis Sanchez has hit back at Martin Keown after the Arsenal legend claimed the forward’s move to Manchester United was all about the money.
The Chilean completed his switch to Old Trafford on Monday night after signing a contract worth £490,000-per-week.
Keown branded Sanchez a “mercenary” for shunning a reunion with Pep Guardiola to sign for United instead.
But Sanchez has slammed the former defender-turned-pundit after joining the Red Devils.
He said: “There are people (former club players) who have spoken with no knowledge of what happens inside the club and cause damage.
“I must say I always gave 100%, until the last day, when I asked to the Mister to be in the team, because I wanted to make a contribution.
“I remember today, a conversation I had with Henry, a historic Arsenal player, who changed club for the same reason and today is my turn.”
Known claimed the Etihad would have been the place to take Sanchez’s game to the next level.
"Sanchez has got to be the biggest mercenary in football," said Keown, writing in his Daily Mail column.
"Manchester City have wanted to sign Sanchez since the summer and, if no deal is done in January, they will be waiting for him at the end of the season.
"City would be the natural place for Sanchez to go to develop his football. He has worked with Pep Guardiola before.
"But for Sanchez, this is clearly not about going to the best team, working with Guardiola and taking his game to another level.
"He has probably thought that he will not get a better offer if he waits until the summer, so he might as well take the best deal on offer now. It has been all about the money."