On the most recent episode of GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, Charlotte head coach Dean Smith shared what he expects Zaha to bring to his squad, and the role he sees for the former Premier League star.

Speaking on their podcast, both former USMNT teammates expressed their concerns over the transfer, with Donovan especially critiquing the move.

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.

The former Bengals wide receiver, who played last year in The Soccer Tournament, shared his admiration for the Ivorian

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 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.

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.

WILFRIED ZAHA has joined Major League Soccer side Charlotte in a bid to reignite his career. The Crystal Palace icon turned down a £200,000-a-week deal to pursue his Champions League dream with

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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 ...

Wilfried Zaha has joined MLS club Charlotte FC on a year-long loan from Galatasaray. The 32-year-old will play for Charlotte throughout the 2025 season with his contract at the U.S. club running ...

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,