CF Montréal have secured the signing of Chilean international forward Alexis Sánchez, the club confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the former Arsenal and Manchester United star to Major League Soccer on a Designated Player contract.

Sánchez, a seasoned veteran of European football, adds considerable attacking quality to Montréal's roster. The Chilean international arrives with a decorated career that spans top clubs across Europe, including stints at Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Designated Player designation allows MLS clubs to sign players whose salaries exceed the league's standard budget rules, reflecting the marquee status Montréal have attached to Sánchez's arrival.