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SportsCF Montreal acquire Brayan Ceballos from Revs for up to $850K GAM
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The New England Revolution traded defender Brayan Ceballos to CF Montreal on July 24, 2026, in exchange for up to $850,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). The deal includes $500,000 in 2026 GAM, $250,000 in 2027 GAM, and up to $100,000 in conditional GAM. The Revs also retained a percentage of Ceballos' sell-on rights. Ceballos, 25, joined the Revolution from Brazil's Fortaleza EC in January 2025 and scored three goals in 38 career games (37 starts) for New England, including two goals in a single game this season against Cincinnati. Montreal's managing director Luca Saputo praised Ceballos as a reliable and versatile defender who will complement the team's defensive unit. Revolution GM Chris Tierney thanked Ceballos for his contributions and noted the allocation money will help invest in the roster.
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The New England Revolution traded defender Brayan Ceballos to CF Montreal on Friday in exchange for up to $850,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).
Payment Breakdown:
- $500,000 in 2026 GAM
- $250,000 in 2027 GAM
- Up to $100,000 in conditional GAM
The Revolution also retained a percentage of Ceballos' sell-on rights should he be transferred again.
"Brayan is a reliable and versatile defender who can play effectively in a variety of systems, making him an important addition to our roster," said Luca Saputo, Montreal's managing director for recruitment and sporting methodology, in a statement. "His strengths will complement those already present in our defensive unit. We are confident that he will contribute to our collective objectives as well as the team's development."
Ceballos, 25, joined the Revolution from Brazil's Fortaleza EC in January 2025. He recorded three goals in 38 career games (37 starts) for New England, with two of those goals coming in a single match this season on March 15 against Cincinnati.
"We are grateful to Brayan for all his contributions during his time in New England. We wish him all the best in Montreal," said Revolution general manager Chris Tierney in a statement. "As we look to continue improving the first team, generating this significant amount of allocation money will allow us to continue investing in the roster in the future."
This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
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CF Montreal acquire Brayan Ceballos from Revs for up to $850K GAM