TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 13 Aug 2026
Dallas backs Charles to shine after £30m Fulham move
Former Northern Ireland star Stuart Dallas believes Shea Charles can make the leap to Premier League stardom.
S. Charles
player
Player
Shea Charles
Position
Midfielder
From
Southampton
To
Fulham
Fee
£30m
What happened. Shea Charles completed a £30m transfer from Southampton to Fulham, becoming the most expensive Northern Ireland international ever.
- Charles began his career at Manchester City before moving to Southampton.
- He spent a season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.
- Dallas praised Charles' quality and intelligence on the pitch.
“Shea has real quality. He's a very good footballer, intelligent and wants to learn.”
— Stuart Dallas
Charles will now get his chance to prove himself in the Premier League with Fulham.
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Fulham agree £30million deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles - after beating off fierce competition from Premier League rivals Leeds
