Shea Charles signs five-year deal with Fulham after leaving Southampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Shea Charles, a versatile midfielder and former Southampton player, has signed a five-year contract with Fulham, with an option for an additional year. The transfer marks Charles as the most expensive Northern Irish footballer in history. Last season, Charles appeared in 38 matches for Southampton, scoring six goals and providing two assists. He expressed his enthusiasm about joining Fulham, highlighting the club's solid foundation and vision. Tony Khan, Fulham's Director of Football Operations, emphasized Charles's potential for growth under manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
- •Shea Charles joins Fulham from Southampton.
- •Charles signed a five-year deal with an option for one more year.
- •He scored six goals last season for Southampton.
- •The transfer sets a record for Northern Irish players.
- •Tony Khan praises Charles's experience and potential.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘To be here is a massive privilege’ – Charles ‘buzzing’ to sign for Fulham
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'A massive privilege to be here' - Charles on 'perfect' Fulham move
""I hope to really kickstart my Premier League career here," says Fulham's newest signing Shea Charles. The versatile midfielder has left Championship club Southampton and penned a five-year contract at Craven Cottage, with a club option for a further year. Charles made 38 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring six goals and registering two assists, as Tonda Eckert's side narrowly missed out on Premier League promotion.
"Fulham have announced the signing of Shea Charles from Southampton on a five-year contract, running until 2031, with an option to extend by a further 12 months.The £30 million fee for the midfielder ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:45 AM‘To be here is a massive privilege’ – Charles ‘buzzing’ to sign for Fulham
Fulham have announced the signing of Shea Charles from Southampton on a five-year contract, running until 2031, with an option to extend by a further 12 months.The £30 million fee for the midfielder ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:22 AM'A massive privilege to be here' - Charles on 'perfect' Fulham move
"I hope to really kickstart my Premier League career here," says Fulham's newest signing Shea Charles. The versatile midfielder has left Championship club Southampton and penned a five-year contract at Craven Cottage, with a club option for a further year. Charles made 38 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring six goals and registering two assists, as Tonda Eckert's side narrowly missed out on Premier League promotion.
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