Yannick Bolasie joins Chapecoense

Former DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie has joined newly promoted Brazilian Serie A side Chapecoense until December 2026. The veteran attacking midfielder left another Brazilian side, Cruzeiro, after spending the 2025 season there.

Bolasie, 36, will begin a new adventure with Chapecoense. He managed to amass 33 appearances in all competitions for Cruzeiro, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Bolasie has been playing in the South American nation since 2024 after joining Criciúma.

The Lyon-born player spent much of his career in England and impressed many during his time at Crystal Palace between 2012 and 2016. His big-money move to Everton in 2016 did not yield success due to an ACL injury sustained in December 2016.

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— Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) January 11, 2026

Yannick Bolasie Signs with Newly Promoted Chapecoense

Bolasie represented DR Congo between 2013 and 2022. He earned 50 caps for the Leopards and scored nine goals. He was included in the DR Congo squad at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chapecoense will officially kick off their Serie A season on January 28 with a highly anticipated clash against Neymar’s Santos.