MONTREAL

Impact transfer Silva to Paraguayan side Club Olimpia for club-record fee of $4M

The Canadian Press Published Monday, January 7, 2019 2:32PM EST Last Updated Monday, January 7, 2019 2:33PM EST

Orlando City's Jonathan Spector, front left, tries to head the ball for a shot on goal over Montreal Impact's Alejandro Silva (9) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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The Montreal Impact has transferred Uruguayan midfielder Alejandro Silva to Paraguayan side Club Olimpia.

The Major League Soccer team said the amount of the transfer was in excess of $4 million and is the biggest transfer in club history.

Silva joined the Impact in March and scored five goals and registered 11 assists in 31 regular season games, including 27 starts.

He also scored one goal in two Canadian Championship games.

"I thank Alejandro for his important contribution this past season," Impact head coach Remi Garde said in a statement. "His daily professionalism and his desire to win greatly helped the team progress. He was very keen to take a new sporting opportunity that would also allow him to be closer to his family. I wish him a lot of success in the future."

Silva had previously played with Club Olimpia on two occasions during his career, helping the team reach the Copa Libertadores final in 2013.