Charles Vanhoutte, 27, is considering leaving OGC Nice this summer, one year after arriving from Union Saint-Gilloise. The Belgian midfielder was hoping to make individual progress this past season and play in the 2026 World Cup. Disappointed by his first year at Nice, he is already considering leaving the club. During the 2025/2026 season, Vanhoutte made 26 appearances and provided 2 assists in Ligue 1. The midfielder, who has one cap for Belgium, has a contract with the French club until 2029 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €7.00m.