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January 23 – Main League Soccer (MLS) has usually been accused of being a retirement league as getting old stars come stateside for one final payday. Does the signing of Wilfried Zaha by Charlotte FC verify or rebuff that notion?
Zaha 32, had an impressive profession within the English Premier League the place he performed 458 video games for Crystal Palace. Whereas the Ivory Coast worldwide didn’t win any main prizes with the Eagles, he was thought of one of the vital thrilling wingers within the league.
Zaha, left London in 2023 becoming a member of Turkish tremendous membership, Galatasaray, as a free agent after his contract at Premier League aspect Crystal Palace expired, nevertheless, regardless of successful the Tremendous Liga, he ultimately fell out of favour.
A transfer to French aspect Lyon in August of final 12 months did little to revive his profession and he solely made six appearances in all competitions and began just one recreation.
Charlotte have signed the winger all through the 2025 season together with his contract on the U.S. membership operating by way of to January 17, 2026, with an choice to increase the settlement till June 30, 2026.
Charlotte common supervisor Zoran Krneta, has full confidence within the new signing saying: “Wilfried is a world-class expertise who has confirmed himself on the highest degree of the game as an elite purpose scorer and likelihood creator.
“His performances within the Premier League and on the worldwide degree communicate for themselves and we’re assured that Wilfried could make an instantaneous impression in Main League Soccer.
“He supplies precious 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.”
There isn’t a doubt, on his day, Zaha, could be an unstoppable power, and it’s hoped that in Charlotte, he can recapture the sport altering type that made him a fan’s favorite at Selhurst Park.
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