Alexis Sanchez will not leave Udinese this summer despite reported interest from Manchester United and Roma, according to the club's president.
The winger has been linked to several leading European clubs this summer after a good performance for Chile at the World Cup.
However, Udinese have no intention of selling the 21-year-old star, who is currently on holiday.
"Alexis will return to Udine and will remain here," Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Next season will be the year of his consecration.
"Perhaps he will play as a playmaker in order to be closer to goal."
The South American player scored five goals in 32 Serie A appearances for Udinese last season.
The 21-year-old joined the Friuli club in the summer of 2008 from River Plate and is under contract for another four years.
However, Udinese have no intention of selling the 21-year-old star, who is currently on holiday.
"Alexis will return to Udine and will remain here," Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Next season will be the year of his consecration.
"Perhaps he will play as a playmaker in order to be closer to goal."
The South American player scored five goals in 32 Serie A appearances for Udinese last season.
The 21-year-old joined the Friuli club in the summer of 2008 from River Plate and is under contract for another four years.
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