Longtime CF Montréal owner Joey Saputo has confirmed he is selling the Major League Soccer franchise, stating that "it's time to move on" after years at the helm. Saputo, who has owned the club since its inception in the MLS era, said he would prefer to keep the franchise in Montreal but acknowledged he might have "no choice" but to allow a relocation if local ownership offers are insufficient.
The announcement marks a significant moment for the Quebec-based club, which joined MLS in 2012 after Saputo brought the franchise from the lower-division NASL. Under his ownership, CF Montréal reached the MLS Cup final in 2016 and won multiple Canadian Championship titles.
Saputo did not disclose a timeline for the sale process or potential asking price. The possibility of relocation would represent a major shift for soccer in Montreal, where the club has built a dedicated fan base at Stade Saputo, the soccer-specific stadium named after the ownership family.
