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Option exercised Diani's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Charlotte announced.

Impact Diani is back with Charlotte and will be an option through 2026. The midfielder has played a big role during his first two seasons with Charlotte, making 17 starts (28 appearances) last season. The midfielder finished the season as a consistent starter, starting every match for the final three months.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Inter Miami Diani (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's game against Inter Miami.

Impact Diani left his last match in the 21st minute but avoided a significant issue and retained a midfield spot. Over his most recent four appearances, he tallied 111 passes along with seven tackles, five interceptions and four clearances. His presence will limit Eryk Williamson's playing time for now.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against New England Diani left due to an apparent muscular injury in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Diani was replaced by Eryk Williamson after falling to the gras with a sore thigh during the first half of the win. The Frenchman was starting to find consistency in a midfield spot but could now be forced to miss action depending on the severity of the injury. In any case, the international break will give him an additional week to recover ahead of the upcoming meeting with Inter Miami.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 against Red Bulls Diani (groin) started and played 66 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Diani had picked up concerns of an injury while on the Leagues Cup break but doesn't appear to be dealing with the issues anymore, as he saw the start Saturday. He would end up playing 66 minutes and should remain in a starting role moving forward, getting the start in 19 of his 21 appearances this campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up groin injury Diani (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Philadelphia, per Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact Diani had played the last 12 MLS matches in a row, starting 10 of them while logging in 18 tackles and 10 interceptions. He is set to take a rest day against the Union as he continues to recover from a groin injury, marking him questionable for the following clash with Cruz Azul on Wednesday.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Columbus Crew Diani recorded four tackles (one won) and three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Diani took almost 30 touches of the ball and also made 18 passes while having a good defensive performance. He was replaced by Nikola Petkovic in the 69th minute. In his last five appearances, Diani has now recorded 10 tackles, five interceptions and two clearances.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against FC Cincinnati Diani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Diani converted a penalty in the 59th minute. He massively contributed defensively with six tackles and an interception. He has already registered two goal involvements in three games this season and has also accumulated 12 tackles, seven interceptions and two clearances.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Diani assisted one goal and won all five of his tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win against Columbus.

Impact Diani registered his first attacking return in the MLS with a precise through ball that put Patrick Agyemang through for the second. The midfielder was making only his second MLS appearance since arriving from Caen, who play in the French second division.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

With team Diani is with the team and is set to make his season debut for Saturday's trip to Nashville, per the Charlotte Soccer Show.

Impact Diani was not able to appearing during the first three matches as he struggled to obtain his working visa. He is now ready to make his season debut after joining the side from SM Caen in the offseason. The midfielder will likely get starts on the bench until he is comfortable playing in the league.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face NYCFC Diani (visa) won't be available to face New York City FC on Saturday, head coach Dean Smith told media Thursday.

Impact Diani is still in the process of getting his papers ready to play, and he won't be done in time to be available for Saturday's season opener. His next chance to feature will come against Vancouver on March 2.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to MLS Diani has been transferred to Charlotte FC from French second-tier side SM Caen, his new club announced Tuesday.

Impact Diani will be taking his talents to Charlotte for the next couple of seasons, having inked a two-year contract with the club, holding an option for the 2026 campaign. The 26-year-old's most recent stint of action was with Caen, signing with the club in 2022 and playing 50 times for them over that span. He will come in playing in between a defensive midfielder and center back role, earning minutes here and there to start, but possibly shaping out a starting role after a bit of time getting integrated into the squad.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE