Serie A: Idrissa Gueye inherits Alexis Sanchez’s number | OneFootball

Idrissa Gueye, the worthy successor to Alexis Sanchez

Idrissa Gueye/@Metz

Idrissa Gueye will play on loan with Udinese. The Senegalese forward might not return to FC Metz if he manages to make his mark in Italy and the Bianconeri decide to activate his purchase option at the end of the 2025-2026 season.

Barely arrived in Friuli, the 18-year-old has already been handed a symbolic shirt number. He’ll be wearing the number 7, left vacant by Alexis Sanchez following his move to Sevilla FC. This iconic number has also been worn by other stars, including Bruno Fernandes and Emmanuel Badu.

The Senegal international (1 cap) will try to establish himself in Serie A, having made three appearances with the Grenats in Ligue 1 this season.

Udinese stunned Inter Milan (1-2) away last weekend, climbing to 5th place in Serie A with four points from two matches.