Montreal has officially welcomed Chilean soccer sensation Alexis Sánchez to CF Montreal, ending the city’s poorly kept secret. The announcement came on Tuesday, with CF Montreal confirming Sánchez’s addition as a designated player, aiming to boost the team’s performance with his exceptional skills and experience. The news was initially reported by various media outlets, including El Deportivo and The Athletic.
In a statement by CF Montreal’s senior director of recruitment and sporting methodology, Luca Saputo expressed the significance of Sánchez’s arrival in their sporting project. He highlighted Sánchez’s outstanding technical abilities and extensive experience in top-tier football, emphasizing how his personality, leadership, and competitive spirit align perfectly with the club’s goals and values.
With 51 international goals, Sánchez holds the record as Chile’s national team’s all-time leading goal scorer, known as “La Roja.” The 37-year-old recently played for Sevilla FC in Spain, scoring four goals in 28 matches during the 2025-26 season. His signing reflects a growing trend of seasoned star players making their way to Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, with prominent names like Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann, and Casemiro also joining different clubs this summer.
Before the official announcement, CF Montreal teased fans with a video hinting at a major signing, with Saputo’s voice heard saying, “He wants Alexis, number 10,” referring to Sánchez’s jersey number. This speculation and subsequent confirmation have left Sánchez’s fans excited. Sánchez will be joining fellow Chilean Thomas Gillier, who plays as a goalkeeper for CF Montreal.
The anticipation surrounding Sánchez’s move to Montreal has generated a buzz among fans, eager to see how the Chilean superstar will impact the team’s performance in the upcoming season.