Man City signs Niamh Charles from Chelsea on three-year contract

Manchester City has secured the signing of Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year deal. The England international, who has struggled for game time at Chelsea, will likely fill the left-back position following Leila Ouahabi's departure. Charles, who has 34 caps for England and was part of the Euro 2025-winning squad, expressed excitement about joining a team she believes is building something special. This move follows Chelsea's own recent signing of Katie McCabe, which further reduced Charles's playing time at Stamford Bridge. She will wear the No 21 shirt at City and aims to contribute to the team's ongoing success in the Women's Super League and beyond.