Transfer: Alexis Sanchez’s new club confirmed

CF Montréal have signed forward Alexis Sánchez as a free agent, the club announced on Tuesday.

The Chilean has put pen to paper on a contract through the 2027 Sprint Season with an option for 2027-28.

Sanchez will also take up a Designated Player roster spot.

“I am very happy to join CF Montréal and take on this new challenge,” said Sánchez.

“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,” he added.

Sanchez featured for South American clubs Cobreloa, Colo-Colo and River Plate, before going on to spend 18 years in European football.

He most recently played for LaLiga side Sevilla after representing Arsenal and Manchester United in England.

Sanchez also played in Italy with Inter Milan and Udinese, Spain with FC Barcelona and France with Marseille.