CF Montréal makes major splash, signing Chilean great Alexis Sanchez

CF Montréal has secured a major coup by signing Chilean football legend Alexis Sanchez, adding significant star power to Major League Soccer. The 37-year-old forward agreed to a deal through the abbreviated 2027 season, with a club option for 2027-28.

Sanchez arrives as the MLS club's most high-profile acquisition since Didier Drogba joined in 2015. While the deal's value remains undisclosed, Sanchez will hold designated-player status, permitting a salary above standard MLS limits. "I am very happy to join CF Montréal and take on this new challenge," Sanchez stated. "I’m grateful to the club for the confidence they’ve shown in me and I’m eager to put my experience to work so that we can reach our objectives and create memorable moments for our supporters."

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I am very happy to join CF Montréal and take on this new challenge. I’m grateful to the club for the confidence they’ve shown in me and I’m eager to put my experience to work so that we can reach our objectives and create memorable moments for our supporters.

The signing marks a significant boost for Montreal, which has sought a marquee player in recent seasons. Managing director Luca Saputo highlighted the importance of the acquisition, stating, "The arrival of Alexis Sanchez represents an important step in our sporting project. Alexis possesses exceptional technical quality and experience at the highest level of world football."

Sanchez boasts a decorated career, including a successful stint with Arsenal where he scored 79 goals in 163 appearances, winning two FA Cups. He has also played for FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Marseille. Internationally, Sanchez is Chile's all-time leader in goals and appearances, having led the nation to its first major title at the 2015 Copa America and earning player of the tournament honors in the 2016 Copa America Centenario. His recent production has declined, but his experience and leadership are expected to be invaluable for CF Montréal.

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The arrival of Alexis Sanchez represents an important step in our sporting project. Alexis possesses exceptional technical quality and experience at the highest level of world football.