Joey Saputo to Address CF Montréal’s Future as Relocation Rumours Swirl

Joey Saputo is set to face reporters Monday afternoon and discuss his family’s involvement with CF Montréal, as well as the club’s long-term future. The team owner is expected to speak at a news conference around 4 p.m., according to the report, after a difficult season that has left supporters anxious about what comes next. Speculation about a possible move for the club has circulated in recent weeks. The appearance of businessman Luc Poirier beside Saputo at a recent match added to the discussion, particularly because Poirier has previously expressed interest in the team. The article does not confirm any relocation plan, and Saputo’s comments are expected to offer more information about the family’s role and the organization’s direction. The questions come after a disappointing campaign on the field. CF Montréal finished 15th and last in the Eastern Conference with 26 points, its lowest total since joining Major League Soccer in 2012. The club also lost the Canadian Championship final to Forge FC, a Canadian Premier League side, in October, prompting anger among some fans. Supporter groups 1642MTL and Collectif Impact de Montréal stopped attending matches at Stade Saputo during the final weeks of the regular season. The campaign ended with a 2-0 home defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. Collectif Impact has also launched an online petition calling for the club to bring back the Impact name. Saputo’s news conference will therefore come amid pressure from disappointed supporters and questions about the club’s identity, ownership and prospects. His remarks may clarify how his family sees its future with CF Montréal, though the report offers no indication of what decisions, if any, will be announced.