Shea Charles embraces pressure of record transfer to Fulham
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Fulham midfielder Shea Charles, recently signed from Southampton for £30m, is adjusting well to his role in the Premier League. Charles, now Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer, expressed gratitude for support from family and friends and emphasized his focus on upcoming international matches. With Fulham sitting 19th in the table after five league games, he aims to help the team improve their standing while also showcasing his skills on the international stage against Georgia, Hungary, and Ukraine in the Nations League.
- •Charles became Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer with a £30m transfer.
- •He started three of Fulham's five Premier League matches this season.
- •Fulham has not won a match yet and sits 19th in the league.
- •Upcoming matches for Northern Ireland include games against Georgia and Ukraine.
- •Charles aims to support younger teammates and improve his international experience.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
- 6:41 AMBBC Sport — Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
"Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he joined Premier League Fulham from Southampton.
"Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he joined Premier League Fulham from Southampton.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 6:41 AMCharles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he joined Premier League Fulham from Southampton.
- BBC SportSep 24, 2026, 6:41 AMCharles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he joined Premier League Fulham from Southampton.
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