CHARLOTTE (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) – Charlotte FC star forward Patrick Agyemang is being traded overseas to Derby County, the clubs announced Tuesday afternoon.
The 24-year-old has joined the English Championship club on a permanent transfer for a club–record fee. During a disappointing season where The Crown is ninth in the Eastern Conference, he’s second on the team with six goals and leaves the club as its second-all time leading scorer.
Agyemang was selected 12th overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and quickly rose through Charlotte FC’s player pathway in two-and-a-half seasons with the organization. Earlier this year, he made his United States Men’s National Team debut, where he’s the only player to play all 12 matches in 2025.
Agyemang departs Charlotte after scoring 22 goals in 72 matches across all competitions for the Crown. He’s the first player in club history to be sold on a multi-million transfer, General Manager Zoran Krneta said; the exact figure has not been released.
“Patrick’s rise over the past 18 months put him on the radar of many clubs across Europe, and ultimately Derby County’s offer convinced the club and player to reach an agreement,” said Krneta. “To get a deal done it needs to be in the best interest of the Club first and foremost, but also of the player and in this case, it achieves both. … Everyone at the Club wishes him the best of luck at Derby County, with the United States Men’s National Team as they build to the World Cup, and throughout the rest of his career.”
Derby County posted on X a brief video showing Agyemang doing his signature “answer the phone” celebration. They start their 2025 season Aug. 9.
Following the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, Agyemang quickly jumped onto the scene for the Charlotte organization, scoring 10 goals and tallying three assists in just 11 matches for Crown Legacy FC, the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro side. He then joined the Crown during the 2023 season, and scored a goal in the MLS Cup Playoffs.