Former Everton and Mali international midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré officially joins Charlotte FC on a free transfer..

Charlotte FC announced on its official website on Tuesday that former Everton and Mali international midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré has joined the club as a free agent.

According to the Major League Soccer (MLS) club's official statement, Doucouré has signed on a short-term two-and-a-half-month deal with the club which will only run until the winter of 2026.

About Abdoulaye Doucouré

The 33-year-old Abdoulaye Doucouré was Born on January 1, 1993, in Meulan-en-Yvelines, France. He is 1.84 meters tall and primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, but he can also play as a center midfielder or defensive midfielder. He holds dual French and Malian citizenship .

Doucouré joined Rennes' youth academy at the age of 14, began playing for their B team in 2010, and completed his first-team debut in April 2013.

During his three-and-a-half-year stint with the club, he helped the team reach the Coupe de France final once.

On he 2016 winter transfer window deadline day, Doucouré joined Watford for £8 million, though he was immediately loaned-out to Granada.

After returning from his loan spell that summer, he established himself as a key player in Watford's first-team.

During his four-year spell with the Hornets, he helped the team pull off a surprise run to the FA Cup final.

In September 2020, Doucouré moved to Everton for £20 million.

During his five-year spell with the Toffees, he made a total of 166 appearances for the Premier League club across all competitions, scored 21 goals and provided 14 assists. 

After his contract expired in the summer of 2025, Doucouré joined Neom on a free transfer; however, just a few months later, his contract was terminated because the team had used up all of its quota for foreign player registration slots.

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