Charlotte FC have signed Belgian midfielder Brecht Dejaegere on a free transfer through the 2025 season.

The 32-year-old arrives after a Coupe de France-winning season as the captain at Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC.

Dejaegere has tallied 37 goals and 50 assists in 421 professional matches in Belgium and France since 2010.

“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 Thursday.

“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.”

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— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) July 13, 2023

Dejaegere previously played at Kortrijk (2010-13) and Gent (2013-21) in Belgium before heading to Toulouse.

–Field Level Media