Fakayejo Paul
MONTREAL, CANADA – CF Montreal has moved swiftly in the MLS offseason transfer market, reportedly agreeing to a deal to acquire Colombian defender Brayan Vera from Western Conference club Real Salt Lake (RSL).
The transfer is believed to be finalized, with Vera set to join the Canadian side on a permanent basis ahead of the 2026 MLS season.
The fee for the 26-year-old defender is structured around a base payment of $1.5 million, with potential future add-ons supplementing the final value.
This financial outlay is seen as a significant investment for CF Montreal as they look to rebuild their defense after parting ways with several key players.
Vera, who can play both as a left-back and a center-back, brings valuable experience from his time in MLS, Colombia, and a previous spell in Serie A with Lecce.
Vera enjoyed two seasons with RSL, where he was a regular starter and was known for his versatility and attacking contributions from the back line.
CF Montreal is acquiring a player who was recently named in RSL’s roster decisions for 2026 via an option exercise, highlighting his value to his former club.
His arrival is expected to immediately bolster Montreal’s defensive depth and experience as they aim to compete for a play-off spot next season.
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