Mar 30, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC supporters fill the stands earlier than a match in opposition to FC Cincinnati at Financial institution of America Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Pictures Charlotte FC acquired veteran ahead Wilfried Zaha on mortgage from Turkish powerhouse Galatasary on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Ivory Coast worldwide joins the MLS membership by January 2026 with an possibility to increase the mortgage to June of that 12 months.
Zaha will occupy a Designated Participant spot on the Charlotte roster alongside forwards Liel Abada and Karol Swiderski.
Zaha has recorded 100 objectives and 59 assists in 524 skilled matches, together with 90 objectives in 458 appearances for English Premier League facet Crystal Palace from 2010-23.
“Wilfried is a world-class expertise who has confirmed himself on the highest degree of the game as an elite aim scorer and likelihood creator. His performances within the Premier League and on the worldwide degree communicate for themselves and we’re assured that Wilfred could make an instantaneous affect in Main League Soccer,” Charlotte normal supervisor Zoran Krneta mentioned.
“He gives helpful versatility within the attacking areas of the pitch and provides that little little bit of magic to our entrance line that may assist us win extra video games. We’re delighted so as to add a participant of Wilfried’s pedigree and expertise to our squad, and we’re excited to welcome him to Charlotte.”
Internationally, Zaha has 5 objectives in 33 caps for the Ivory Coast. He represented the Elephants on the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017, 2019 and 2021.
Charlotte will start the 2025 MLS common season on Feb. 22 in opposition to the host Seattle Sounders.
–Subject Degree Media
