It has been a turbulent season for Alexis Sanchez in terms of his career on the pitch but away from it, the Chilean has clearly been touching up on his acting skills.

The 30-year-old has been out injured for large spells of the 2018/19 campaign, and has scored just two goals in all competitions for Manchester United.

But on a positive note, Sanchez will play a leading role in a film called 'Mi Amigo Alexis' at the end of May, which will be based on a story of a young boy from Chile who is desperate to follow in his hero's footsteps.

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He updated his followers about the release of the film on Instagram earlier.

"I am happy to participate in this movie, It's very nice to enjoy as a family. May 30th in cinemas."

Sanchez has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks, with a transfer to Inter Milan being speculated.

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According to the Independent, the Serie A side would be willing to make an offer for the winger but would only sign him if he drops his wages.

The former Arsenal forward is on around £500,000 a week, when bonuses are taken into account, and that would be a sticking point for most teams.

His wages have been a big talking point amongst fans this season, and after he posted the above about his latest film, some were quick to voice their opinion.

He's gonna be a star, the guy's been acting as a Footballer for months now. - BarnZ =) (@BarnZYoutube) May 21, 2019

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Makes sense now, his whole football career was an act - taku. 愛 :cancer: (@takutom7) May 21, 2019

Pretty sure Wenger will be laughing his socks off - #valverde_out (@esomchy) May 21, 2019

@jimbolee12 surely this is a wind up? - mvr (@ma77vr) May 21, 2019

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Oh I see why he has been a shadow of himself. So he has been busy with movies!!! - Oluwatosin (@matintosin) May 21, 2019

Thoughts on the fact Alexis will appear in a movie next month?