Alexis Sánchez leaves Sevilla after his contract expired this summer, despite the Spanish club wanting to keep him. He has chosen to pursue a new chapter in North America, where he will become a Designated Player for Montreal CF. This designation allows the club to sign him outside of the salary cap, with each team in the MLS permitted to have three such players.
Sánchez's decision marks the end of an 18-season European adventure, which began in 2006 when he joined Udinese. He has since played for several top clubs, including Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Internazionale, Olympique Marseille, and Sevilla. During his time in Europe, Sánchez was loaned to Colo-Colo and River Plate between 2006 and 2008.
The Chilean international has an impressive record, having played 161 games for La Roja and scoring 51 goals. He is also the record international and top scorer of all time for Chile. Sánchez's move to Montreal CF will be a significant one, as he joins a team currently ranked 14th in the MLS.