Kevin Van den Kerkhof, the Algerian right-back, has departed from Metz to join Sporting Charleroi on loan, a team competing in the Jupiler Pro League, Belgium's premier football division. Van den Kerkhof, who hails from Maubeuge, had become a part of Metz in the summer of 2023 following his time at Bastia, where he played in 49 matches, netting 3 goals and assisting 5. The French club officially announced the transfer, indicating that Van den Kerkhof will stay in Belgium until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Prior to his tenure at Metz, he was a player for Olympic Charleroi, another club based in the same city, and is now making his return to Belgium's top tier of football. Sporting Charleroi seeks to bolster their defense with his experience, while the move presents Van den Kerkhof with a chance to rejuvenate his career in a competitive league that offers international exposure.