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Manchester City signs Niamh Charles from Chelsea ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Manchester City signs Niamh Charles from Chelsea ahead of new season

Summary

Manchester City is in the process of signing England international Niamh Charles from Chelsea. The 26-year-old left-back, who has one year remaining on her contract, has yet to complete a medical examination. Charles has contributed significantly to Chelsea, winning five Women’s Super League titles since her arrival from Liverpool in 2020. After a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury, she returned to start in the last three WSL games of the previous season as Chelsea finished strong. No formal announcement has been made regarding the transfer.

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Status Watch

•Niamh Charles is set to join Manchester City from Chelsea.
•She has one year left on her Chelsea contract.
•Charles won five WSL titles with Chelsea since 2020.
•She recently returned from an ankle injury last season.
•Details of the transfer are still pending medical approval.

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4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City set to sign Niamh Charles from rivals Chelsea

What they're saying

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Manchester City are set to sign England international Niamh Charles from rivals Chelsea. The left-back has one year left on her contract having signed a three-year extension in January 2024. Nothing has been signed yet and a medical is still to be completed. Charles, 26, has won five Women’s Super League titles since joining the London side in 2020 from Liverpool. The defender missed a large chunk of last season due to an ankle injury but started the last three WSL games as Chelsea finished thir
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