Overview
- Charlotte FC announced the signing of French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a designated player contract, a move that was made public on Monday.
- The deal runs through the 2028–29 season and Saint-Maximin will occupy an international roster slot, which affects Charlotte’s allocation of non-domestic player spots.
- General manager Zoran Krneta said the club signed Saint-Maximin for his creativity, speed, technical skill and winning experience as reasons he can make an immediate impact.
- Saint-Maximin arrives with top-level pedigree, including a lengthy spell at Newcastle United and a recent role in RC Lens’s Coupe de France victory after stints at Club América, Al-Ahli and Fenerbahçe.
- The player is expected to join the squad as it returns from the World Cup break and be available for Charlotte’s next match on July 22, while the designated player mechanism lets MLS teams pay top talent outside strict salary-cap limits.