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Alexis Sánchez professional football status

Overview

Chilean footballer Alexis Sánchez has officially joined CF Montréal in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a Designated Player. The 37-year-old veteran arrived as a free agent following his departure from Sevilla FC, marking the conclusion of an 18-year career in European football with clubs such as FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Inter Milan.

Sánchez, who holds the record as Chile’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals and most appearances with 168 caps, signed a contract covering the remainder of the 2026 season and the 2027 season, with a club option to extend through the 2027-28 campaign. His move to Montréal was reportedly influenced by family considerations regarding immigration processes in Canada for his partner and daughter.

Upon his arrival in Canada, Sánchez received a formal welcome at Montreal City Hall, where he was accompanied by Mayor Soraya Martínez Ferrada. Approximately 300 fans attended the ceremony, where Sánchez signed the city’s Book of Notable Persons.

Following his arrival, Sánchez has begun training at Centre Nutrilait. Despite not having played a competitive match since May 23 with Sevilla, interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy expressed confidence in the striker’s physical condition, noting he performed well during recent tests. Eullaffroy confirmed that Sánchez will travel with the team to face the Columbus Crew, indicating there are ‘high chances’ the veteran will see minutes as the club attempts to close a six-point gap in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Entities

Alexis Sánchez · CF Montréal · Major League Soccer · Philippe Eullaffroy · Soraya Martinez Ferrada

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] Alexis Sánchez has signed a designated player contract with CF Montreal. canadiansoccerdaily.com · www.alairelibre.cl · www.prensafutbol.cl · telegrafi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The contract runs through the 2027 MLS season. canadiansoccerdaily.com · telegrafi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The agreement includes a club option for the 2027-28 MLS campaign. canadiansoccerdaily.com · telegrafi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sánchez will wear the number 10 jersey. www.alairelibre.cl · www.prensafutbol.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] Alexis Sánchez is Chile’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals. canadiansoccerdaily.com · telegrafi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] CF Montréal head coach Philippe Eullaffroy stated the team has lost six points due to a lack of finishing. canadiansoccerdaily.com · panow.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alexis Sanchez could play as a number 10, a false nine, or on the left side of the attack. canadiansoccerdaily.com · redgol.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] CF Montréal has won only one of its last nine MLS games. canadiansoccerdaily.com · panow.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alexis Sanchez will be officially introduced to fans at halftime during the match against D.C. United. canadiansoccerdaily.com · redgol.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The club is currently dealing with injuries to Wiki Carmona and the departure of Ivan Jaime. canadiansoccerdaily.com · panow.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sánchez joins the club as a free agent. canadiansoccerdaily.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sánchez holds the Chilean national team record with 168 caps. canadiansoccerdaily.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Alexis Sanchez begins training with CF Montreal ahead of potential MLS debut
Alexis Sanchez has completed his first training session with CF Montreal and is expected to potentially debut this Wednesday against the Columbus Crew in MLS.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Alexis Sánchez joins CF Montreal in Major League Soccer
Chilean star Alexis Sánchez has joined CF Montreal in MLS, marking his return to the Americas after 18 years in Europe. Coach Philippe Eullaffroy expressed high expectations for the veteran striker.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Alexis Sánchez joins CF Montréal on two-year MLS deal
Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez has joined CF Montréal on a two-year MLS contract, receiving a major reception in Canada as the club seeks an offensive boost for its playoff push.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 36 sources
Alexis Sánchez joins CF Montréal as Designated Player
Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez has joined CF Montréal as a Designated Player, signing through the 2027 MLS sprint season after an 18-year career in Europe.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Chilean forwards Darío Osorio and Alexis Sánchez linked with new clubs
Chilean forwards Darío Osorio and Alexis Sánchez are linked with Trabzonspor and Brazil’s Internacional respectively, as transfer talks continue.

Sources

alairelibre.cl · americamonumental.bolavip.com · antorchadeportiva.com · beritaharian.sg · brandonsun.com · canadiansoccerdaily.com · chanarcillo.cl · concierto.cl · deadspin.com · deportetotalusa.com · diarioelcentro.cl · diariopanorama.com · ecuagol.com · elperiscopio.cl · esportenewsmundo.com.br · finde.latercera.com · foxdeportes.com · futuro.cl · goonerdaily.com · hardstyle.com · inews.id · kfgo.com · lahora.cl · latercera.com · mejorinformado.com · mix929.com · okdiario.com · panow.com · prensafutbol.cl · record.xl.pt · redgol.cl · si.com · soccernews.com · sportovymagazin.sk · studiofutbol.com.ec · telegrafi.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · tipobi.com · tn23.tv · todomercadoweb.es · viagemegastronomia.com.br · vilasradio.cl · voetbalnieuws.nl · wakingthered.com · wixx.com · wtvbam.com · wvfm1065.com · xeudeportes.mx

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