Alexis Sánchez signs with CF Montréal as MLS designated player
Chilean soccer legend, 37, joins Montreal on two-year deal after 18 years in Europe.
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Alexis Sánchez, the 37-year-old Chilean striker and former Barcelona and Arsenal star, has signed with CF Montréal as a designated player on a two-year contract. Reports from Chilean media and multiple MLS sources confirmed the move on August 10, 2026, marking Sánchez's entry into MLS after departing Seville where he had been without a club.
- Alexis Sánchez, 37-year-old Chilean soccer icon with 161 international caps and 51 goals, signed a two-year deal with CF Montréal as a designated player.
- Sánchez was a free agent after his contract ended with Seville, where he scored 4 goals in 30 matches during 2025-2026, and had not been a prolific scorer in recent years across three clubs.
- The signing marks a significant ambition for CF Montréal; Sánchez's legendary CV includes stints at Barcelona (46 goals in 141 matches), Arsenal (80 goals in 166 matches), and led Chile to Copa América victories in 2015 and 2016.
- Club executives praised the acquisition as bringing one of the greatest names and potentially greatest players to play for Montreal, with Sánchez requesting jersey number 10.
How it unfolded
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Report Story reaches mainstream news distribution
CBC News publishes full coverage confirming Sánchez's arrival, with the story distributed across major news platforms.
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Report Canadian broadcaster coverage expands
TSN and CBC provide video and additional coverage of the Chilean soccer great joining CF Montréal.
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Report Major outlets confirm signing
The New York Times, Sportsnet.ca, and TSN all report the signing, confirming Sánchez joins as free agent and designated player.
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Report La Presse details background and club reaction
Comprehensive reporting reveals Sánchez was without club after Seville contract ended, will hold designated player status, and club executives praise the acquisition as bringing a legendary name to Montreal.
“C'est un très grand nom”
Luca Saputo · Mastodon ↗ -
Report La Tercera reports two-year deal
Chilean outlet La Tercera reports Sánchez has signed a two-year agreement with CF Montréal.
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Report TrueNorthFoot confirms move
Canadian soccer account TrueNorthFoot cites reports from Maxime Truman and Chilean media El Deportivo LT to confirm Sánchez signing for CF Montréal.
“According to reports from Maxime Truman and Chilean media 'El Deportivo LT', Alexis Sanchez will sign for CF Montréal.”
TrueNorthFoot · Bluesky ↗ -
Report Chilean media breaks signing news
La Presse, Le Journal de Montréal, and other outlets report that Alexis Sánchez has been acquired by CF Montréal on a two-year deal, with the player seeking jersey number 10.
What people are saying verbatim
“According to reports from Maxime Truman and Chilean media 'El Deportivo LT', Alexis Sanchez will sign for CF Montréal.”
TrueNorthFoot, Canadian soccer account · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 10, 5:44 PM
“C'est un très grand nom”
Luca Saputo, CF Montréal chief recruitment officer · La Presse ↗ · Aug 10, 5:27 PM
“Ce serait peut-être l'un des plus grands joueurs à jouer ici”
Simone Saputo, CF Montréal sports management · La Presse ↗ · Aug 10, 5:27 PM
“Alexis Sánchez, légendaire attaquant du Chili, du FC Barcelone et d'Arsenal, aurait été acquis par le Bleu-blanc-noir.”
La Presse, Quebec sports outlet · La Presse ↗ · Aug 10, 5:27 PM
Voices from the web unedited
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TRANSFER CONFIRMED ✅ CF MONTRÉAL sign ALEXIS SANCHEZ 🇨🇱 as a Designated Player ✍️ "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."
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According to reports from Maxime Truman and Chilean media ‘El Deportivo LT’, Alexis Sanchez will sign for CF Montréal. #CFMTL #MLS 📸 Bruno Penas/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images