Charlotte FC announced the transfer of defender Adilson Malanda to English second-tier side Middlesbrough FC on Wednesday. The 23-year-old French center back will stay on loan at Charlotte for the remainder of the MLS season before departing for a reported $8 million fee plus add-ons.
Charlotte FC are in position to clinch a playoff spot and hoping to make giant strides when they take on the visiting Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. "We are hungry, hungry for more," Charlotte defender Adilson Malanda said.
Major League Soccer teams have enjoyed a hiatus from league play since July 20, but clubs stayed busy on the field with the Leagues Cup and off the field with the summer transfer window.
Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club as coach Dean Smith made a winning debut.