Overview
- Feyenoord formally announced the signing of 27-year-old Charles Vanhoutte on Friday, June 19, confirming a contract that runs until 2030.
- Technical director Dévy Rigaux publicly led the pursuit and described Vanhoutte as a ‘balance keeper’ with strong game intelligence who matches the club’s personality and needs.
- Vanhoutte arrives from OGC Nice, which signed him from Union Saint-Gilloise last summer for about €6 million and still held him under contract through mid-2029.
- The midfielder played 38 official matches for Nice in the 2025/26 season and scored once in a Europa League game against Go Ahead Eagles; he has one cap for the Belgian national team.
- Feyenoord presented the transfer as the club’s first confirmed summer reinforcement and said the signing is intended to add defensive control and reliable ball progression to the central midfield ahead of the new season.