Veteran Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez is set to join the CF Montréal roster on a two-year contract, according to reports from Chilean media outlet La Tercera. Soccer journalists Tom Bogert of The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano later confirmed the impending acquisition, marking a major star signing for the Major League Soccer club.
The 37-year-old attacker arrives in the metropolitan area following an 18-year career across top European leagues. Sánchez spent his most recent stint with Sevilla FC in the Spanish La Liga, where he contributed 4 goals and 2 assists across 28 appearances totaling 1,308 minutes on the pitch, helping the club navigate a battle against relegation before choosing not to renew his contract.
Building a Career Across Europe and International Play
Hailing from Tocopilla, Chile, Sánchez built his extensive European resume with notable spells at Udinese, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Olympique de Marseille, and Inter Milan. As the all-time leading goalscorer for the Chile national team, he cemented his legacy by capturing back-to-back Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016. He converted the decisive penalty in the 2015 final before earning tournament MVP honors the following year.
CF Montréal teased the impending arrival on social media with a video featuring technical director Lucas Saputo expressing enthusiasm over an incoming player named “Alexis” who will wear the number 10 shirt.
Standings Context and Offensive Struggles in Montreal
The addition comes at a critical juncture for CF Montréal, which sits 14th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 16 points through 18 matches, trailing the playoff line by seven points. The team has scored just 24 goals this season, representing the second-lowest total in the conference.
Sánchez joins a lineage of high-profile Designated Players and international stars brought to Quebec, following in the footsteps of Didier Drogba, Alessandro Nesta, Victor Wanyama, Ignacio Piatti, and Marco Di Vaio.
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