The deal also includes an option for the 2027–28 MLS full-length season, the first under the new calendar, which aligns with Europe’s top competitions. Chatter began of Sánchez’s addition on Monday, after the club posted a teaser video to social media for its new No. The deal became official less than 24 hours later, putting the Chilean legend in the black and blue of MLS’s lone French-speaking market. Each MLS club is allowed up to three DP slots on the roster, but Montréal had zero after parting ways with Iván Jaime 12 games into this season. Montréal currently sit 14th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, seven points back from the final MLS Cup playoffs spot.