Fulham sign Shea Charles from Southampton in deal worth up to £30m

Published Aug 9, 12:20 PM UTC

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Fulham have signed Northern Irish midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton for a fee that could reach £30 million, making him the most expensive Northern Irish footballer ever. The 22-year-old has agreed a five-year contract, with Fulham paying £26 million upfront and up to £4 million in performance-related add-ons. Charles joined Southampton from Manchester City in 2023 and made 76 appearances for the Championship club, including a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday. In the 2025-26 season, he scored six goals and provided two assists in 38 matches as Southampton reached the play-offs. The transfer is part of a busy summer for Fulham under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who has also signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid. Charles is the brother of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles, who rejoined Manchester City this summer.

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Original headline: Fulham complete Shea Charles signing from Southampton in deal worth up to £30m

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