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Alexis Sánchez professional football status

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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, including many members of the Chilean community,~~ fans attended the ~~ceremony.~~ ceremony, where Sánchez ~~expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue his professional career and noted the significance of seeing the Chilean community and the Mayor represented abroad. During the event, he~~ signed the city’s Book of Notable ~~Persons and is set to wear the number 10 jersey. CF Montréal~~ 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 ~~noted Sánchez's versatility, stating he can play as a ‘number 10, a false nine, or on the left side of the attack.’ Regarding~~ expressed confidence in the ~~signing,~~ striker’s physical condition, noting he performed well during recent tests. Eullaffroy ~~remarked, ‘The first emotion was to say ‘wow’,’ and noted~~ confirmed that ~~his current focus is determining how~~ Sánchez will travel with the team to ~~best utilize Sánchez’s skills and experience within~~ face the ~~team’s tactical scheme. Sánchez joins~~ Columbus Crew, indicating there are ‘high chances’ the ~~MLS with~~ veteran will see minutes as the club attempts to close a ~~reported market value of approximately 32 million euros (37 million dollars).~~ six-point gap in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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