CF Montreal announced the signing of 37-year-old Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez on August 11. Sanchez agreed to a contract through the 2027 Major League Soccer season, which includes a club option for the 2027-28 campaign [1, 2, 3].
Sanchez has played for top European clubs including Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Marseille, and Sevilla [1, 2, 3]. His trophy haul features two Copa America titles with Chile in 2015 and 2016, Spanish SuperCup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga titles with Barcelona, two FA Cups with Arsenal, and Serie A titles with Inter Milan in 2020-21 and 2023-24 along with two Supercoppas and an Italian Cup [1, 2, 3].
Speaking on his signing, Sanchez said, "I’m very happy to join CF Montreal 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" [1].
CF Montreal sits near the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings, 14th out of 15 teams, with 4 wins and 4 draws from 18 matches so far this season [1, 2, 3]. The club’s senior director Luca Saputo described Sanchez’s arrival as "an important step in our sporting project," praising his technical ability, leadership, and competitive mindset. Saputo expressed confidence Sanchez will make an immediate impact both on the field and in the locker room [1].
Sanchez’s signing aims to boost a struggling CF Montreal as they attempt to climb the Eastern Conference standings. The team will look to integrate the veteran forward into their squad in upcoming MLS matches.
Sanchez officially joined CF Montreal on August 11 and is expected to make his debut soon as the club pushes toward the remainder of the 2026 MLS season [1, 2].
