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Alexis Sanchez will need to “adapt to the cold” in Quebec, former Montreal star Bacary Sagna has admitted to GOAL, but the ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward is being backed to star in MLS alongside Lionel Messi and Co. The veteran Chilean attacker has become the latest household name to go chasing the dream in North America.

Some of the best strikers in the region got big moves, but injuries and poor decision-making prevented some potentially crucial transfers.

Villarreal have completed the signing of Canadian international Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives in a 15 million euro deal and is relishing the chance to play in the Champions League.

Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg addressed the league’s future, media rights, youth development, and promotion-relegation during his introductory press conference.