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Wilfred Zaha is gone Galatasaray In debt to join MLS the side Charlotte FC on an initial contract until January 2026. The 32-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Lyon but made just six appearances, five of which came as a substitute. But the tricky winger is once again set to take on a new challenge in the US with Charlotte and he will link up with the former Premier League Boss Dean Smith.
Jaha left Crystal Palace for Turkey in 2023 and enjoyed a successful first season Galatasaray won Super League The Ivory Coast international has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 42 games. But he left for the Istanbul giants and has now joined the MLS club with Charlotte having an option to extend his contract until June 2026.
Wilfried Zaha has been described as a ‘world-class talent’
Zaha comes to Charlotte as a ‘designated player’, which allows MLS franchises to sign up to three players outside the club’s salary cap. And Charlotte general manager Zoran Kroneta believes they have previously signed a ‘world-class talent’ Manchester United the attacker
“Wilfred is a world-class talent who has proven himself at the highest level of the sport as an elite goal scorer and chance creator,” Krita said. “His performances in the Premier League and at international level speak for themselves and we are confident that Wilfried can make an immediate impact in Major League Soccer. He provides valuable versatility in attacking areas of the pitch and adds that little bit of magic to our front line that can help us win more games. We are delighted to add a player of Wilfred’s pedigree and experience to our squad, and we are delighted to welcome him to Charlotte.”
