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Manchester City signs goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday
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Manchester City signs goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester City has signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a contract until 2031.
  • The 20-year-old returns to City's academy after a previous spell and will spend the upcoming season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.
  • Charles, who has 12 caps for Northern Ireland, expressed pride and excitement about returning to the club.

Manchester City has secured the signing of young Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday, with the Premier League club announcing the deal on Friday.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper has signed a contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. This move marks a return to Manchester City for Charles, who previously spent time in the club's academy before his transfer to Sheffield Wednesday.

For the upcoming 2026-27 season, Charles will gain further experience on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers. This loan spell is intended to provide him with consistent first-team playing time.

Charles, who made his senior debut for Northern Ireland in 2024 and has since earned 12 caps for his country, shared his enthusiasm about the transfer. "To be back at Manchester City is a very special and proud moment both for me and my family," he stated. "I know first hand what a special club City is and I am so excited about looking to the future."

To be back at Manchester City is a very special and proud moment both for me and my family. I know first hand what a special club City is and I am so excited about looking to the future.

— Pierce CharlesThe newly signed goalkeeper expressing his feelings about returning to Manchester City.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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