Alexis Sanchez has revealed a production company is set to make a biopic based on his incredible rags to riches story.
The 29-year-old Manchester United superstar uploaded a video on his Instagram account, showing various clips of him during his childhood as well as highlights from his professional career.
Sanchez – a two-time Copa America winner with Chile – narrates the clip, as images show the Manchester United forward progressing through various stages of his life.
The footage is set to the music used in the Russell Crowe film Gladiator and features Sanchez with his dogs Atom and Humber.
He said: “This is where I took the first steps to fulfilling my dream of being a football player.
“I never stopped dreaming because life is full of opportunities.”
While the video also features the words: “The story of a boy who will do anything to fulfil his dream.”
The movie will start with Sanchez’s humble childhood in the city of Tocopilla, with casting believed to already be underway.
It is set to be filmed later this year, with the premiere to be shown during the 2019 Copa America, where the ex-Arsenal star will be looking to win the tournament for a third consecutive time.
Sanchez will feature in the biopic, with Chilean youngsters being urged to try out for the role of the young Alexis.
Local media have reported that the film will be produced by Fabula Pictures – the production company behind the Oscar-winning film ‘A Fantastic Woman’.
Alejandro Fernandez Almendra – winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival – will direct the biopic.
While brothers Juan de Dios Larrain and Pablo Larrain will produce the film – under the guidance of Chilean journalist Josefina Fernandez.
Sanchez is currently preparing to face Leicester at Old Trafford tomorrow in the Premier League opener.
The former Barcelona forward urged Jose Mourinho to sign a “big” player today if they wish to be contenders to win the top-flight.
Alexis Sanchez had urged Manchester United to sign a “big” player today if they want to win the Premier League.
Boss Jose Mourinho looks set to be left frustrated in his search for a defender when the transfer window closes .
Striker Sanchez said: “At United we have to sign big players, with experience. Barcelona just signed Arturo Vidal, who is a great player and my team-mate from Chile.
“He is an example of the type of players we need in order to win trophies and compete at the highest level.”
United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is under pressure to deliver after underwhelming deals for Fred, Diogo Dalot and Stoke back-up keeper Lee Grant.
Mourinho wanted a top defender but any deal now looks unlikely to happen.
Their failure in the transfer market has left Paul Scholes fearing Jose could quit if the Red Devils do not hit the ground running — starting against Leicester tomorrow.
United legend Scholes admits his beloved club lack the quality to compete with their rivals — especially defending champions City.
He said: “Mourinho needs a good start. If they don’t do well and aren’t entertaining people and challenging for the title, he could go.
“City are a really good side, great manager, some great players, a way of playing they all know about — United seem to be not too sure what’s going on.
“I hope I’m wrong but I don’t see them challenging for the league this year.”