Charlotte FC has officially signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a Designated Player contract that will extend through the 2028-29 season. The announcement was made on July 13, 2026, as the club aims to enhance its attacking options with the addition of the talented winger.

Saint-Maximin's Impact and Experience

General Manager Zoran Krneta expressed enthusiasm about the signing, highlighting Saint-Maximin's elite attacking skills and his proven track record in top-tier football. "Maxi is an elite attacking talent who has consistently performed at the highest levels of our sport, including in the Premier League," Krneta stated. He emphasized that Saint-Maximin's creativity, speed, and technical ability will make him one of the most exciting players in Major League Soccer.

Saint-Maximin arrives at Charlotte FC following a successful stint with RC Lens, where he played a crucial role in the club's historic Coupe de France victory and contributed to their second-place finish in Ligue 1. During his time at Lens, he recorded four goals and three assists in 13 matches across all competitions.

Previous Clubs and Achievements

Before his time at Lens, Saint-Maximin spent four seasons with Newcastle United in the Premier League, where he made a significant impact with 13 goals and 21 assists in 124 appearances. His final season with the Magpies saw the team finish fourth in the league, securing a Champions League spot for the first time since 2003.

In the summer of 2023, he transferred to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia for a reported fee nearing $30 million, where he made 30 appearances, scoring four goals and providing nine assists. He was loaned to Fenerbahçe for the 2024-25 season, contributing to the team in both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League with eight goal contributions over 31 matches.

Saint-Maximin's career began at Saint-Étienne at the age of 16, and he later moved to AS Monaco in 2015. His journey included loans to Hannover 96 and SC Bastia before he secured a permanent transfer to OGC Nice, where he enjoyed a successful two-year spell with 11 goals and 15 assists in 74 appearances.

With his wealth of experience and proven ability, Allan Saint-Maximin is set to make a significant impact at Charlotte FC as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming seasons.