Wilfried Zaha agrees shock deal with club nobody expected as Galatasaray nightmare finally set to end

Wilfried Zaha has agreed a shock deal with a club nobody expected as his Galatasaray spell is set to finally come to an end.

Zaha enjoyed a legendary spell at Crystal Palace, where he played 458 games across all competitions between two spells. He scored 90 goals, playing for his boyhood club in the Premier League and the Championship.

He signed for Manchester United before returning to Palace for a second stint.

Zaha's second Palace spell lasted nine seasons as he ended his association with the Selhurst Park outfit in the summer 2023.

He joined Galatasaray and made 42 appearances across all competitions in his debut season.

But the Turkish giants allowed him to leave the club on loan this campaign, with the player signing for Lyon.

But his loan move to Lyon has failed to gather momentum, having made just six appearances, making just one start for the Ligue 1 side since his arrival in August.

A number of Premier League clubs, including Palace, have been alerted to his situation.

But MLS reporter Tom Bogert claims Charlotte FC are in advanced talks to sign Zaha.

Wilfried Zaha is set to sign for Charlotte FC. Image: Getty

Charlotte are 'nearing a deal' to sign the star winger on loan from Galatasaray.

Zaha, 32, will be recalled from his loan spell so he can go to America.

Charlotte debuted in MLS in the 2022 season and reached the Eastern Conference play-offs last season, only to lose to Orlando City on penalties in the MLS Cup.

The North Carolina-based side are captained by former Aston Villa and Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood, who made the move in January 2023.

Nathan Byrne, formerly of Swindon Town, Wigan Athletic and Derby County, also plays for Charlotte.

And they are managed by former Premier League boss Dean Smith, who has previously managed Brentford, Villa, Norwich City and Leicester City.