Game Changer: Rising star Shea Charles signs blockbuster £15m deal to bolster Southampton's midfield
Southampton's new signing, Shea Charles, brings immense talent and maturity to the midfield Manager Russell Martin praises his intelligence and highlights his potential for development within the team's playing style Follow the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
Southampton have secured the services of Shea Charles, a promising teenager, in a potential £15m agreement with Manchester City.
The 19-year-old midfielder has committed to a four-year contract with the Saints, becoming their second acquisition this summer after the recent addition of Ryan Manning.
The initial fee is £10.5m in a deal that could be worth up to £15m including add-ons.
City have also included a sell-on clause as well as bid matching and buyback rights for the player.
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Charles has played eight times for Northern Ireland and he made his debut for Manchester City during the final game of the season against Brentford.
Southampton manager Russell Martin praised Shea as an exceptionally gifted and brilliant young player, underlining his immense potential to thrive at our club.
Having received excellent training at Manchester City's prestigious Academy, Shea has demonstrated tremendous growth, rising through the ranks to reach the first team. Our close observation of his progress instills confidence in us that he possesses the ideal qualities to contribute to our playing style.
Charles expressed his excitement about the manager's playing style, believing it would be a perfect fit for him. Additionally, he mentioned that some players he knows from his time at City had performed exceptionally well in the Premier League last season. He confidently stated that there was no reason why he couldn't replicate their success. Charles revealed that Russell Martin had recently contacted him, reassuring him that the possession-based football approach would benefit him. His eagerness to get started with the team was evident.
"I feel like the main thing is promotion for this club, because we belong in the Premier League. I can't wait to start pre-season and get into the Championship games."
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