Southampton Sign Manchester City Midfielder Shea Charles
Southampton have bolstered their squad for the upcoming Championship season with the signing of Manchester City midfielder Shea Charles. The 19-year-old Northern Ireland international has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s for an undisclosed fee.
Charles made his Premier League debut for champions City in the final game of last season against Brentford. Saints boss Russell Martin was delighted to have secured the services of the talented young midfielder, saying: “Shea is a very talented, intelligent and mature young player with great potential to develop his game with us.”
Charles is Southampton’s second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Swansea left-back Ryan Manning on Tuesday. The Saints are looking to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion back to the Premier League and these two signings are a step in the right direction.
Shea Charles’ Career So Far
Charles began his career at Manchester City, joining their academy in 2014. He quickly established himself as one of the most promising young players in the club’s youth setup, and was rewarded with a professional contract in 2018. He was part of the City side that won the FA Youth Cup in 2019, and made his first-team debut in May 2021.
He has also represented Northern Ireland at various youth levels, and has earned eight senior caps for his country. He was part of the Northern Ireland squad that reached the Euro 2020 play-offs, and was an unused substitute in their 1-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
What Does Shea Charles Bring To Southampton?
Charles is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of different positions. He is comfortable playing in central midfield, but can also be deployed out wide or even as a defensive midfielder. He is an excellent passer of the ball and has an eye for goal, making him a valuable asset to any team.
He is also a hard worker off the ball, and his energy and enthusiasm will be a welcome addition to the Southampton squad. He has already shown he can perform at the highest level, and he will be looking to continue his development with the Saints.
Conclusion
Southampton have made an astute signing in Shea Charles, who has already shown he can perform at the highest level. His versatility and energy will be a valuable asset to the Saints as they look to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion back to the Premier League. All eyes will be on Charles to see if he can continue his development and become an important player for Southampton this season.