At 37, Alexis Sanchez believes he still has plenty to give CF Montréal
Montreal hopes the 37-year-old Chilean star will strengthen a rebuild after 13 wins in 18 months and lift a club stuck 14th in the East.
- On Wednesday, 37-year-old Alexis Sanchez is expected to make his debut for Montreal at Columbus, just five days after arriving in North America as the club's newest Designated Player.
- Montreal signed the Chilean star to bolster a roster that has registered just 13 wins in 18 months, leaving the team 14th in the Eastern Conference and seven points out of a playoff spot.
- Managing director Luca Saputo called the signing a "perfect fit," while interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy praised Sanchez as "completely natural , humble and ready to work."
- Expressing confidence in his physical fitness, Sanchez said "I trust my ability as a player" and noted he "ran more than" 22-year-old teammates during training, with the club hoping his experience will lead to brighter days.
- Targeting the 2030 World Cup, Sanchez remains committed to his physical fitness while helping Montreal overcome its recent struggles; the club aims to rebuild after publishing an apology to fans in July 2025.
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Debut and triumph. Alexis Sánchez recorded his first minutes defending his new club, the CF Montreal. from the bench, to achieve an important victory in the MLS against Columbus Crew. Montreal moved to the ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, in the center of Columbus, Ohio, to end up celebrating 2-1. Prince Osei Owusu ... Continue reading "Alexis Sánchez debuted with triumph in Montreal: he entered the bank and his team defeated Columbus Crew" The post Ale…
Chilean striker has been successful in four of the top five leagues in the world.
The MLS has long attracted the biggest names of soccer, legends in search of a last adventure in North America.
What does Alexis Sánchez say to those who think that at the age of 37, he doesn't have much more soccer left in the tank?
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