TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
UPDATE (July 13) – Charlotte FC have signed Belgian midfielder Brecht Dejaegere on a free transfer through the 2025 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.
Dejaegere, 32, arrives following a Coupe de France-winning season where he captained Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC. During his professional career in Belgium and France, Dejaegere has made 421 total appearances with 37 goals and 50 assists.
"Brecht is a playmaking central midfielder with attacking instinct, and we’re excited to welcome him to Charlotte. He has spent close to a decade as a key figure at clubs in Belgium and France where he has captained teams and won trophies," Charlotte sporting director Zoran Krneta said in a release.
"His experience across multiple leagues and European competition will add even more leadership in our locker room alongside other established veteran leaders. Brecht will add a different dimension to our midfield as we continue to reinforce the squad in the summer transfer window."
ORIGINAL (July 12) – Charlotte FC are nearing a deal to sign Belgian midfielder Brecht Dejaegere on a free transfer as he departs Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC, according to reports from _The Athletic_ and _Nieuwsblad_.
The 32-year-old would arrive at the second-year MLS club after captaining Toulouse to a 13th-place finish in the French first division. The versatile veteran has amassed 37 goals and 50 assists in 421 club appearances across Toulouse and Belgian sides KV Kortrijk and KAA Gent.
Dejaegere would be Charlotte's second midfield addition of the summer after they added veteran Scott Arfield following a lengthy stay at Scottish powerhouse Rangers FC. Arfield has slotted right into the club's starting XI alongside Ashley Westwood, who arrived over the winter after starring at English side Burnley. They're also complemented by MLS veterans Derrick Jones and Brandt Bronico.
Charlotte, in their first full season under head coach Christian Lattanzio, are chasing their first-ever Audi MLS Cup Playoffs appearance. They're currently 12th in the Eastern Conference table, on the outside looking in.
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