Shea Charles

Signs five year deal with Fulham

Charles has signed a five year contract with Fulham through June 2031, with a club option for an additional year, joining from Southampton, according to the club.

Analysis: Charles registered eight goal involvements, including six goals and two assists, across 38 appearances for Southampton last season as the club reached the FA Cup semifinals and the playoff final before their expulsion from the latter, following a successful loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday in which he featured in all 46 league matches and was voted the club's Player of the Season. The 22 year old midfielder, a Manchester City academy product who made his Premier League debut under coach Pep Guardiola in 2023, has earned 35 caps for Northern Ireland, including four as captain, and will wear the number 19 shirt as he begins the next chapter of his career.