Manchester City, Chelsea and Niamh Charles
Friday
Manchester City have signed England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea for £500,000 on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old leaves Stamford Bridge after six years, 173 appearances and multiple domestic trophies with the WSL rivals.
Charles strengthens City’s defence after Leila Ouahabi’s exit and adds Champions League experience to the WSL champions. The move also gives her a clearer route to regular football before next year’s World Cup with England.