Alexis Sánchez presented to CF Montreal fans at halftime

Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez made his first appearance before CF Montreal fans during halftime of the team's match against DC United. Following his official presentation as the Canadian club's new signing, Sánchez observed the first half from a suite at Stade Saputo before descending to the field to greet supporters.

CF Montreal shared images of Sánchez on the pitch with the message "Welcome to your new home!" as he walked the field. The club prepared a presentation for the player, who was received with a guard of honor by teammates and staff.

The event took place under a cloud, as CF Montreal had suspended privileges for all official fan groups due to incidents during a previous match on August 1. This measure followed an MLS investigation into antisemitic chants directed at a rival player. The club also issued indefinite sanctions against a section of its supporters and banned two individuals for violating the fan code of conduct.

This public appearance marked Sánchez's first at Stade Saputo, allowing him to connect with CF Montreal supporters before officially beginning his tenure with the MLS team. The club aims for this introduction to set a positive tone despite the recent disciplinary actions against its fanbase.