Bravo on Alexis' imminent arrival in MLS: 'I don't think he will retire in Chile' | Cooperativa (CL) | 01KZRGA4S2TFJGCJQGT6SX5JSC
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez is reportedly close to joining Major League Soccer's Montreal Impact.
- This move would mark the end of his 18-year career in European football.
- Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo believes MLS is a good destination for Sánchez, offering him potential for significant playing time.
Chilean football star Alexis Sánchez appears set to end his 18-year European career and embark on a new chapter in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the Montreal Impact. Reports indicate that the forward has finalized terms for a move to the Canadian club. This potential transfer has drawn commentary from fellow Chilean international Claudio Bravo, who shared his perspective on Sánchez's impending move. Bravo suggested that MLS represents a suitable destination for the veteran striker, noting the league's growing prominence. He believes Sánchez could find a level of playing time and impact in MLS that has eluded him in recent stints with Inter Milan and Sevilla. "I think it's a good destination for him, as it is a league that is emerging with strength, where, perhaps, he will have a prominence that he has not recently had in his time at Inter or most recently at Sevilla," Bravo stated. The former goalkeeper also implied that Sánchez's options in other leagues, including Brazil, Argentina, and the Middle East, did not materialize, making the MLS move a logical next step for the prolific goalscorer.
I think it's a good destination for him, as it is a league that is emerging with strength, where, perhaps, he will have a prominence that he has not recently had in his time at Inter or most recently at Sevilla.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.