Manchester City signs goalkeeper Pierce Charles on five-year deal

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Manchester City signs goalkeeper Pierce Charles on five-year deal
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Manchester City has signed Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Pierce Charles to a five-year contract, keeping him at the club until summer 2031. Charles, 20, will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. He returns to City after previously leaving the academy for Sheffield Wednesday. The club's Director of Football highlighted Charles's potential for further development during his loan spell. Charles expressed excitement about rejoining City and improving as a player while at QPR.

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  • Pierce Charles signs a five-year deal with Manchester City.
  • He will be on loan at Queens Park Rangers for the 2026/27 season.
  • Charles made 36 senior appearances for Sheffield Wednesday.
  • He has also earned 12 caps with the Northern Ireland national team.
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Men's Team Coaching team to work with new City boss Maresca confirmed The Northern Ireland international goalkeeper has signed a five-year deal, one that keeps him at the Etihad through to the summer ...

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