Charlotte, Wilfried Zaha and MLS

Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha joins MLS club Charlotte
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha was acquired by Charlotte on a loan from Turkish club Galatasaray on Wednesday until next Jan. 17. Charlotte said it has the option to extend the loan through June 30, 2026. Zaha will be a designated player whose compensation and acquisition cost exceed the $743,750 salary budget charge maximum.
Landon Donovan and Tim Howard Split by Charlotte's Wilfried Zaha Signing
Speaking on their podcast, both former USMNT teammates expressed their concerns over the transfer, with Donovan especially critiquing the move.
Wilfried Zaha completes SHOCK loan move to MLS side Charlotte FC | OneFootball
Former Crystal Palace and Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha has completed a surprise loan move from Galatasaray to MLS side Charlotte FC. The deal will expire in January 2026 but Charlotte have the option to extend through to June, should Zaha prove a successful acquisition.
Charlotte FC signs EPL vet Wilfried Zaha, and hopes they found their self-assured star
This, in all, appeared to have Zaha take stock and weigh the possibility of moving on. Word eventually made it the desk of Charlotte FC general manager Zoran Krneta that he wasn’t opposed to learning more about Major League Soccer. That’s when Krneta began to fall in love with the idea.
Former Premier Leaguer Wilfried Zaha nearing move to MLS
Former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is in the final stages of discussions to join MLS franchise Charlotte FC on loan from Galatasaray in Turkey, according to sources at ESPN and The New York Times.
Charlotte FC goes bold, signs Galatasaray star Wilfried Zaha for MLS dominance | OneFootball
Charlotte FC sent shockwaves through the MLS market with confirmation of Ivorian forward Wilfried Zaha's signing on loan from Galatasaray until January 2026. The signing of Zaha brings not just his international reputation into the club,
Charlotte signs Wilfried Zaha as DP on loan from Galatasaray
Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha on Wednesday joined Charlotte FC as a Designated Player on loan from Turkish giants Galatasaray through January 2026, the MLS club announced. Zaha, 32, joined Lyon in Ligue 1 on loan from Galatasaray,
Official | Wilfried Zaha leaves Lyon to sign for Charlotte FC
Ivory Coast international winger Wilfried Zaha (32) has left Ligue 1 side Lyon to sign for MLS franchise Charlotte FC on loan from Galatasaray, all three clubs have announced. Zaha was a surprise
Crystal Palace legend Wilfried Zaha ends Lyon spell to join MLS side
Ex-Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has joined MLS side Charlotte FC on loan until January 2026. The deal has an option to extend until June 2026, with Zaha linking up with former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith in the USA.
Charlotte FC acquire F Wilfried Zaha from Galatasary
Charlotte FC acquired veteran forward Wilfried Zaha on loan from Turkish powerhouse Galatasary on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Ivory Coast international joins the MLS club through January 2026 with an option to extend the loan to June of that year.
Charlotte FC in talks to sign Wilfried Zaha - source
Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha is in talks to join MLS franchise Charlotte FC, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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Wilfried Zaha to join MLS club Charlotte FC from Galatasaray: Sources
Former Premier League winger Wilfried Zaha is in the final stages of joining ... Charlotte are one of the newer sides in MLS, having joined the league as part of a 2022 expansion.
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MLS Transfers: Charlotte & San Diego swing big, LAFC deepen roster
MLS’s offseason “hot stove” keeps roaring as the clock ticks down to MLS is Back weekend (Feb. 22-23), and we’re back to wrap up the week’s wheeling and dealing.