Former Premier League winger Yannick Bolasie has parted company with Chapecoense ahead of schedule following “the Brazilian club’s relegation to Serie B”, according to sports reports.
The Congolese attacker’s mutual exit leaves his next career move uncertain just weeks before his deal was due to expire.
Bolasie and the Santa Catarina outfit agreed to cut short a contract that originally ran until December once “their drop to the second tier was mathematically sealed”, as noted by Goal.
Having arrived in Chapeco in January, the forward endured a quiet spell across the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, Copa Sul-Sudeste and Campeonato Catarinense.
Despite his side’s struggles on the pitch this term, the departing wide man remained a popular figure behind the scenes after treating the club with respect throughout his 10-month stay.
Confirming his exit, “an official club statement read”, per Chapecoense.
The club announced the termination of the contractual relationship with striker Bolasie after he played 34 official matches, scoring three goals and providing three assists during the 2026 season.
Before moving to South America, the DR Congo international was best known for his time in England’s top flight with Crystal Palace and Everton.
Across his Premier League career, the winger racked up 119 appearances while contributing 10 goals and 17 assists before departing Merseyside in 2021.
Following spells in Turkey and Wales, he adapted well to Brazilian football during earlier stints with Criciuma and Cruzeiro.
His most productive run in the country came with Criciuma, where he established himself as a key performer during their top-flight campaign “prior to his move to Chapeco”, according to background reporting.
While Bolasie weighs up his options as a free agent, Chapecoense must see out the remainder of their top-flight schedule without him.
The team hosts Vasco da Gama “on Saturday” before visiting Remo on November 18 and welcoming the winger’s former employers Cruzeiro three days later.