Belgian Midfielder Charles Vanhoutte Transfers from Nice to Feyenoord for €6M
Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte, 27, is set to leave OGC Nice for Feyenoord Rotterdam after the clubs agreed on a €6 million transfer, matching the fee Nice paid Union Saint-Gilloise last summer. Vanhoutte, under contract until 2029, played 38 matches for Nice. He will undergo a medical in the Netherlands soon and join Feyenoord, runners-up in the Eredivisie, for Champions League football. This is Nice’s first summer departure.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Officially Sells First Player of 2026/27 Summer Window
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group has overseen the first player sale of the 2026/27 summer window, as Belgian midfielder Charles Vanhoutte leaves OGC Nice to join Dutch club Feyenoord. Vanhoutte joined Nice in 2025 from Union Saint-Gilloise, making 37 appearances in the 2025-26 season and earning a Belgian national team call-up. Feyenoord, preparing for Champions League football, secured his signature. The transfer occurs amid broader changes at Nice, including the appointment of Olivier Pantaloni as head coach after Claude Puel's dismissal, and ongoing discussions about the club's long-term ownership. INEOS remains open to potential offers for Nice while continuing to reform Manchester United's football operations under Ratcliffe's multi-club structure.
Yardbarker: SoccerCharles Vanhoutte leaves Nice to sign for Feyenoord
Belgian midfielder Charles Vanhoutte (27) has left OGC Nice after just one season to join Dutch club Feyenoord. Vanhoutte arrived at Nice from Union Saint-Gilloise for approximately €6 million in 2025. During his single season with Nice, he played 38 matches across all competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists. Despite being dropped from the starting eleven late in the season, he was noted as one of the few consistent performers during a difficult campaign for the club. The transfer was confirmed by OGC Nice via social media on June 19, 2026. Vanhoutte will now play in the Champions League with Feyenoord.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertTransfer: Charles Vanhoutte leaves Nice for Feyenoord for €6 million
Belgian midfielder Charles Vanhoutte has completed a transfer from OGC Nice to Feyenoord, with the move officially announced on Friday. The 27-year-old international, who joined Nice from Union Saint-Gilloise in summer 2025 for €6 million, is now moving for the same fee to Feyenoord, which finished second in the Dutch league in 2025-2026 and qualified for the Champions League. Vanhoutte played 38 matches for Nice this season, including 27 in Ligue 1, and will now play in the Champions League with his new club.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuNice and Feyenoord Reach Agreement for Charles Vanhoutte Transfer
OGC Nice and Feyenoord Rotterdam have reached an agreement for the transfer of Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte, according to L'Equipe. The deal is valued at approximately €6 million. Vanhoutte is expected to travel to the Netherlands in the coming days to undergo a medical examination and finalize the move. This transfer marks the first departure of the summer window for OGC Nice, which is anticipating several player exits. The club's directors remain active in searching for a new head coach. Vanhoutte, a Belgian international, will join the Eredivisie side as part of their squad reinforcement.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertNice and Feyenoord Agree €6M Transfer for Charles Vanhoutte
French club OGC Nice and Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam have reached a transfer agreement for Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte. The deal is valued at approximately €6 million, matching the amount Nice paid to Union Saint-Gilloise one year ago to sign the 27-year-old. Vanhoutte is set to become the first Nice player to leave the club this summer transfer window. He is expected to travel to the Netherlands in the coming days to undergo a medical examination and finalize the move. Feyenoord, who finished second in the Dutch Eredivisie last season, will offer Vanhoutte the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League, a competition he previously experienced with Union Saint-Gilloise. The transfer signals Nice's willingness to recoup their investment after one season with the player.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footNice and Feyenoord Agree €6 Million Transfer for Charles Vanhoutte
French club OGC Nice and Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam have reached an agreement for the transfer of Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte. The deal is valued at approximately €6 million, matching the fee Nice paid to Union Saint-Gilloise for the 27-year-old last summer. Vanhoutte is expected to travel to the Netherlands in the coming days to complete his medical examination and finalize the move. He will become the first Nice player to leave the club this summer transfer window. At Feyenoord, who finished as runners-up in the Eredivisie, Vanhoutte will have the opportunity to play in the UEFA Champions League, a competition he previously experienced with Union Saint-Gilloise.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footNice and Feyenoord Agree €6 Million Transfer for Charles Vanhoutte
Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte is set to leave OGC Nice for Feyenoord Rotterdam after the two clubs reached a transfer agreement estimated at €6 million. The 27-year-old, who joined Nice from Union Saint-Gilloise for the same fee last summer, will become the first Nice player to depart this summer. Feyenoord, runners-up in the Dutch Eredivisie, will offer Vanhoutte the opportunity to play in the Champions League. He is expected to travel to the Netherlands in the coming days for a medical examination and to finalize the move.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footNice midfielder Charles Vanhoutte to Feyenoord?
Belgian international midfielder Charles Vanhoutte, who joined Nice from Union Saint-Gilloise for €6 million in the summer of 2025, could leave the French club after just one season. Feyenoord Rotterdam has initiated negotiations with Nice's management, and talks are progressing positively. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder is reportedly open to a move to the Dutch club, which will compete in the Champions League next season. Nice aims to recoup or slightly exceed its initial investment. Vanhoutte, under contract until June 2029, played 38 matches (29 starts) for Nice in a difficult season that included a Coupe de France final run.
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