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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Transfer<\/em><\/p>\n CF Montr\u00e9al<\/a> have transferred homegrown midfielder Nathan Saliba<\/a> to Belgian powerhouse RSC Anderlecht, the club announced Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 21-year-old Canadian international heads to the UEFA Champions League regulars and Belgian Pro League’s most successful side for reportedly up to $3 million plus add-ons.<\/p>\n Anderlecht’s sporting director is Olivier Renard, who left Montr\u00e9al last May<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n “We are very proud of Nathan’s progression over the last few years,” said CF Montr\u00e9al managing director, recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo.<\/p>\n “Despite his young age, he has established himself as a starter and leader on the team, which has also allowed him to earn a spot with the national team. He began his career with us at the academy and is now fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe. On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Nathan for his contribution over the years.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Saliba joined Montr\u00e9al ahead of the 2020 season, racking up two goals and one assist in 78 appearances across all competitions.<\/p>\n Internationally, Saliba has scored twice in five caps for Canada. He’s on their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup<\/a> squad and is in contention to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saliba is the latest midfielder to head from Montr\u00e9al to Europe, following in Mathieu Choini\u00e8re and Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9’s footsteps. Choini\u00e8re joined Swiss top-flight side Grasshopper Club Zurich last summer and Kon\u00e9 moved to English Championship side Watford FC after the 2022 campaign.<\/p>\n Last year, Saliba placed No. 14 on the league’s 22 Under 22 rankings \u2013 a list that annually recognizes top up-and-coming talent.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 CF Montr\u00e9al (@cfmontreal) June 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n