Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been acquired by Charlotte on a loan from Turkish club Galatasaray until next Jan. 17.

Former Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha closing in on MLS move - Forward set to move to US on loan deal from Galatasaray after disappointing spell with Lyon

A story from the Guardian suggested that Crystal Palace are keen to bring the Ivorian back to Selhurst Park, although FIFA rules prevent the move from happening as the 32-year-old has already represented two clubs in Galatasaray and Lyon this term, and cannot play for a third club in one season.

Former Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha joins MLS side Charlotte on loan - The 32-year-old has been on loan at Lyon in Ligue 1 but has made only one start as well as five substitute appearances.

Charlotte FC have brought heaps of experience to their club after completing a deal for former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha. The 32-year-old attacker, who made a legendary name for himself at Crystal Palace, arrives at the club until January 17, 2026, with an option to extend the loan through to June 30, 2026 should it prove a success.

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.

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.

The big transfer news this week in MLS is the arrival of former Ctystal Palace attacker, Wilfried Zaha to Charlotte FC on a year long loan, with an option for a further six months. There's no doubt it's arguably the biggest signing in Charlotte's young history,

CHARLOTTE — Wilfried Zaha, a former Premier League star, has joined Major League Soccer’s Charlotte FC on loan from Galatasaray, with the agreement lasting until January 2026, the club announced on Wednesday.

Charlotte FC announced Wednesday the signing of forward Wilfried Zaha to a Designated Player contract. Zaha, 32, spent 10 seasons with Crystal Palace of the Premier League, where he scored 90 goals and tallied 52 assists over 458 appearances.

Signing Charlotte FC have acquired Ivory Coast international forward Wilfried Zaha on loan from Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse Galatasaray, the club announced.