Fulham agree £30m deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles
The 22-year-old Northern Irish midfielder will join Fulham on a five-year contract, becoming the most expensive player from his country.
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Fulham have agreed to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles for up to £30m, subject to a medical. The 22-year-old will become the most expensive Northern Irish footballer of all time and joins Fulham as their third signing under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, replacing Sasa Lukic who moved to Ipswich Town.
- Fulham secure Shea Charles from Southampton for up to £30m on a five-year deal, subject to medical approval.
- Charles becomes the most expensive Northern Irish footballer of all time at age 22.
- The signing is Fulham's third under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, replacing Sasa Lukic who joined Ipswich Town.
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Event Fulham agrees Charles deal
Fulham and Southampton agree a transfer deal worth up to £30m for midfielder Shea Charles, pending a medical.
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Report Charles to become record Northern Irish transfer
The 22-year-old midfielder will join on a five-year contract and become the most expensive Northern Irish footballer of all time.
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Analysis Charles replaces Lukic in Arbeloa rebuild
Charles becomes Fulham's third signing since Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment, following departures of Marco Silva to Benfica and Sasa Lukic to Ipswich Town.
What people are saying verbatim
“Fulham have agreed a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.”
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