Manchester City re-signs academy product Charles

  • Manchester City has brought goalkeeper Pierce Charles back to the club from Sheffield Wednesday.

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City has reportedly paid £3 million ($5.8 million) for the 20-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal through to June 2031.

Charles came through City's academy before joining the Owls in 2021 but will now spend the 2026-2027 season on loan with Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

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He made his debut for Wednesday in the FA Cup in 2024 against Coventry City before cementing the number one spot for the 2025-2026 season.

Charles made 21 appearances in all competitions last term, seeing his time on the pitch limited by a shoulder injury.

"To be back at Manchester City is a very special and proud moment both for me and my family," he said.

"I know first-hand what a special club City is, and I am so excited about looking to the future.

"City take the development of young players very seriously, so I know that my loan to QPR will only help me grow and improve as a player too.

"I'll now give everything I can for a successful season in the Championship before hopefully returning to Manchester a better goalkeeper."