Allan Saint-Maximin joins Charlotte FC as designated player on three-year deal

Published Jul 14, 03:40 PM UTC

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French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has signed a three-year contract with Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC as a designated player, arriving as a free agent. The 27-year-old, trained at Saint-Étienne, spent the second half of the previous season with RC Lens, where he played 13 matches and contributed to the team's second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a historic Coupe de France victory—the club's first—on May 22. His move to Charlotte FC fills a designated player spot previously occupied by Wilfried Zaha, whose loan from Galatasaray ended. Charlotte FC currently sits 6th in the Eastern Conference, virtually qualifying for the playoffs. Saint-Maximin will occupy one of the limited international player slots in the North Carolina club's squad.

Source report

"Veni, vidi, vici" — "I came, I saw, I conquered." Allan Saint-Maximin's six-month stint at Lens may have been brief, but his impact was significant in the club's remarkable campaign last season.

The winger has now signed a three-year contract with Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer as a designated player. The Saint-Étienne academy product will discover the United States after arriving as a free agent.

Key Details

Contract: Three years with Charlotte FC
Status: Designated player
Transfer type: Free agent arrival
Squad role: Occupies one of the limited international player spots in Charlotte's roster

Background

The Frenchman's arrival was made possible by the conclusion of Wilfried Zaha's 18-month loan from Galatasaray, which freed up a designated player spot for Saint-Maximin.

Lens Contribution

Despite playing only 13 matches for Les Sang et Or, Saint-Maximin made a decisive offensive contribution under manager Pierre Sage:

League finish: Lens secured second place in Ligue 1
Coupe de France: Victory in the final — the club's first — on May 22 last year

Current Standing

Charlotte FC currently sits 6th in the Eastern Conference, effectively qualifying for the playoffs.

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Source

Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Mercato : Allan Saint-Maximin rejoint le Charlotte FC en MLS pour les trois prochaines saisons

Original language: FR-FR

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