After 18 consecutive seasons in Europe, Alexis Sánchez will continue his career in North America. The forward will play for Montreal in MLS, a team with which he agreed on a two-season contract and in which he will share the squad with another Chilean footballer, goalkeeper Thomas Gillier.
The Canadian team has a history with Chilean players. One of the main ones is Jeisson Vargas, who joined the then Montreal Impact in 2016 from Universidad Católica. The striker was acquired for US$ 2.8 million. He remains the second most expensive signing in their history to this day.
Now, the Wonder Child will wear the number 10 jersey for the Canadian team, as announced on their social media.
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Only Ukrainian Gennadiy Synchuk, who was signed from Metalist in 2025 for US$ 4.8 million, surpasses the amount Montreal paid for Vargas.
Montreal competes in the Eastern Conference of MLS. The franchise was founded in 2010 by the Saputo family and began participating in the main league of the United States and Canada in the 2012 season. Since 2021, it has used its current name, Club de Foot Montréal. The club has also won the Canadian Championship.
Sánchez will arrive at this scene after concluding his second stint in Sevilla. At 37 years old, the all-time top scorer for La Roja decided not to continue in La Liga, despite receiving an offer to renew his contract.
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The DeportivoThe all-time top scorer of La Roja will continue his career in the MLS, at a club that has already had national presence and currently has goalkeeper Thomas Gillier. Jeisson Vargas among its most expensive signings and another Chilean in its ranks: Montreal, the new club of Alexis Sánchez. Photo: @alexis_officia1 CommentsAfter 18 consecutive seasons in Europe, Alexis Sánchez will continue his career in North America. The forward will play for Montreal in the MLS. According to what El Deportivo was able to learn, the player developed at Cobreloa agreed to a two-season contract. He will now share the squad with another Chilean footballer, goalkeeper Thomas Gillier. The Canadian team has a history with national players. One of the main ones is Jeisson Vargas, who arrived in 2016 at the then Montreal Impact from Universidad Católica. The striker was acquired for US$ 2.8 million. He remains the second most expensive signing in its history. Only Ukrainian Gennadiy Synchuk, who was signed from Metalist in 2025 for US$ 4.8 million, surpassed that figure. The Wonder Kid will wear the ‘10’ jersey for the Canadian team, as announced on their social media. Montreal competes in the Eastern Conference of the MLS. The franchise was founded in 2010 by the Saputo family and began participating in the main league of the United States and Canada in the 2012 season. Since 2021, it has used its current name: Club de Foot Montréal. The team has also won the Canadian Championship. Sánchez will arrive at that stage after concluding his second stint in Spain. At 37 years old, the all-time top scorer of La Roja decided not to continue at Sevilla, despite receiving an offer to renew for one season after the team managed to stay in La Liga. Montreal will thus be the next destination of a career that has taken the Tocopilla native through Cobreloa, Colo Colo, River Plate, Udinese, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Olympique de Marseille, Inter Milan, and Sevilla. Read also: Leaves Europe after 18 years: Alexis Sánchez surprises and signs for two seasons with Montreal of the MLS Trump, millions of dollars, and possible shareholder of LIV: Joaquín Niemann’s new status after shining in New York He saw it from his house: the reason why Vozinha did not travel with Colo Colo’s squad to the match against Unión La Calera More about: Football International Football MLS Alexis Sánchez Canada Montreal CF Montreal Jeisson Vargas Thomas Gillier NEWSLETTER The Deportivo Monday, 8:45 AM A special selection with coverage and analysis of the most important sporting events of the weekend, by the Deportes team of La Tercera. By subscribing, you accept the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policies of La Tercera.