Saputo said he would prefer to keep the franchise in Montreal, but might have 'no choice' but to let the club move if local offers are too low.
Longtime owner Joey Saputo announced on Monday, November 9, 2026, that his family has launched a structured process to sell Major League Soccer franchise CF Montréal. While Saputo stated he prefers to keep the team in Montreal, he did not rule out potential relocation if local purchase offers prove inadequate.
The Saputo family has owned the organization since 1992, beginning when the franchise was known as the Montreal Impact. BMO Capital Markets has been retained to lead the sale process, with National Bank of Canada Capital Markets serving as co-advisor.
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