Charlotte FC announced their year-end roster decisions on Friday, confirming stars Wilfried Zaha and Pep Biel will return for the 2026 season.

Both players triggered performance-based options during the 2025 campaign.

Zaha's loan from Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray was extended through June 30, 2026, after he produced 10g/10a in 31 matches, while Biel had his purchase option picked up. The Spanish midfielder, who contributed 10g/12a in 26 games, joins CLTFC permanently following his loan from Greek side Olympiacos.

There was no such option for fellow loanee Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty , who will return to parent club CF Montréal .

Meanwhile, center back Adilson Malanda , who was transferred to Middlesbrough FC during the summer and loaned back to Charlotte, returns to the Englis

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