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Shea Charles Joins Fulham in £30m Southampton Move
Published 12:35 11 Aug 2026 BST
Updated 11:59 11 Aug 2026 BST
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Shea Charles Joins Fulham in £30m Southampton Move
Fulham have completed the signing of Shea Charles from Southampton in a deal worth up to £30m, making the midfielder the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer of all time. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Craven Cottage.
The fee is made up of £26m up front, with a further £4m possible in performance-related add-ons. Charles, who began his career at Manchester City, had also attracted interest from Leeds United before opting for west London. He arrives as one of the standout deals of the summer transfer window, replacing Sasa Lukic following the Serbia international’s £9m move to Ipswich Town.
What Shea Charles brings to Fulham
Charles becomes Fulham’s third signing under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Speaking to the club’s official website, as reported by BBC Sport, the midfielder said he was determined to make his mark in the top flight.
I’m buzzing to finally get it over the line. The club has got a really good foundation, from the bottom to the top really. I hope to really kickstart my Premier League career.
The outlay makes Charles Fulham’s third most expensive signing, behind striker Gonzalo Garcia and winger Kevin, as Arbeloa continues to reshape his squad ahead of the new season.
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