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Fulham signs Shea Charles for £30m, Chalobah transfers to Como

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Fulham signs Shea Charles for £30m, Chalobah transfers to Como

Summary

Fulham has agreed to a £30 million deal for Shea Charles, a Northern Ireland international from Southampton. Charles, a breakout star from the last Championship season, will sign a five-year contract pending a medical and legal formalities. Meanwhile, Trevoh Chalobah has departed Chelsea for Como in a £25.7 million move.

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•Shea Charles joins Fulham from Southampton.
•Charles is expected to finalize a five-year deal.
•Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como.
•Chalobah's transfer fee is £25.7 million.
•Both signings bolster squad depth ahead of the season.

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9:14 PMThe Guardian Sport — Transfer roundup: Fulham agree £30m deal for Charles, Chalobah checks in at Como

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Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles to sign five-year contract Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como in £25.7m deal Fulham have sought to bolster their midfield by spending £30m on Southampton’s Shea Charles. Charles, a Northern Ireland international and breakout star of the last Championship season, is expected to sign a five-year deal at Craven Cottage once a medical assessment and legal formalities are completed. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Paul MacInnes

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