The Montreal Impact have signed Uruguay international Alejandro Silva on a permanent transfer from Argentine club Lanus, the MLS side announced Monday.
Montreal used targeted allocation money to secure the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, who has signed a three-year contract with the club.
Silva has earned four caps for Uruguay, most recently in June friendlies against Ireland and Italy.
"Alejandro is an attacking player who will bring his experience to the team and increase our options in the last third," Impact coach Remi Garde said in a news release. "His passing qualities and his speed will contribute in improving our play.