Feyenoord confirmed the arrival of midfielder Charles Vanhoutte, who transferred from OGC Nice, signing a contract until the summer of 2030. The Belgian player, who has already represented the national team, arrives after a season in which he participated in 38 official games for the French team. Vanhoutte, who was acquired by Nice last year for around six million euros, stood out by scoring a goal in the Europa League against Go Ahead Eagles, which was the team's only victory in their European campaign.
"I'm very excited about this new adventure. Feyenoord is a magnificent club to play for. The sporting aspect is fundamental, where I want to compete for national titles and participate in the Champions League. I'm looking forward to it. Furthermore, I feel that Feyenoord fits my personality. Determination and team spirit are values that are highly valued here, and that are also part of who I am. Therefore, I can't wait to start the pre-season and fight for success with the fans", stated Vanhoutte through the channels of the Feyenoord.
The new addition to Feyenoord, who became Belgian champions in the 2024/25 season with Union Sint-Gillis, has already made an appearance for the Belgian national team, having debuted under the command of coach Rudi Garcia in a World Cup qualifying game against Kazakhstan, where he came on as a substitute at the end of the match.