DC United: Christian Benteke leaves
Christian Benteke is no longer part of DC United. His contract has expired, and the club chose not to trigger the extension option.
But this isnโt the end of the story! The club is still in talks with his representatives about a new deal. Negotiations could continue until December 10. Benteke remains a seasoned striker, renowned for his stints at Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and for clinching the title with Standard Liรจge back in 2009.
๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: Christian Benteke has ended his contract with D.C. United and is now a free agent.
The 34-year-old striker scored 49 goals over the last three and a half seasons for the MLS club.#๐๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌpic.twitter.com/Vkk0ReWiO4
โ ๐๐๐๐Q๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐โข ุฌูููููุณ ุชููุฑูุงุถุฉ (@GoalquestSports) December 2, 2025
Hereโs Bentekeโs record at DC United: three and a half years at the club, 100 matches played, 49 goals, 11 assists, and captain until the very end. Now, the big question remainsโwill he stay in the United States or seek a new challenge elsewhere?
Grateful for 3 years with D.C. United. Thank you for everything.
Ready for whatโs next. pic.twitter.com/4SxyohHvB6
โ Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) December 1, 2025
