Manchester City has signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a contract until 2031. The 20-year-old will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.
Key facts
- •Manchester City signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.
- •The contract for Pierce Charles with Manchester City runs until 2031.
- •Charles is 20 years old and previously spent time in City's academy.
- •He will be on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers for the 2026-27 season.
- •Pierce Charles made his senior international debut for Northern Ireland in 2024.
- •He has accumulated 12 caps for Northern Ireland since his debut.
Manchester City announced on Friday, July 10, that it has signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday. Charles, 20, has agreed to a contract with the Premier League club that extends until 2031. He will return to City after previously being part of the club's academy.
By the numbers
Contract and Loan Arrangement
The newly signed goalkeeper will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers. Charles expressed his feelings about the move, stating, "To be back at Manchester City is a very special and proud moment both for me and my family." He added that he knows "first hand what a special club City is" and is "so excited about looking to the future."
International Career
Pierce Charles made his senior debut for Northern Ireland in 2024. Since then, he has earned 12 caps playing for his country.
Timeline
- 2024Pierce Charles made his senior debut for Northern Ireland.
- July 10Manchester City announced the signing of Pierce Charles.
- 2026-27 seasonCharles will spend the season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.
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