WSL champions Man City sign England defender Charles from Chelsea
The left-back joins on a three-year deal after six years with the Stamford Bridge club, where she made 173 appearances
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Charles replaces Spain full-back Leila Ouahabi, who left City for Chicago Stars FC, and will wear the number 21 shirt. "We’re all excited to see what she can bring to the squad in the coming season and, despite everything she’s already achieved in the game, firmly believe her best years are still to come." City won the league title last year by finishing four points clear of Arsenal. Beth Mead has also joined Man City (Getty) She added: "I’m not young any more, but I would like to think my best years are ahead and I really want to spend them here and hopefully I can produce my very best.
Furthermore, Charles provides vital WSL and Women's Champions League experience for City, while the England defender is looking to gain regular game time to cement her place in Sarina Wiegman's squad for next year's World Cup.
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Charles replaces Spain full-back Leila Ouahabi, who left City for Chicago Stars FC, and will wear the number 21 shirt.
according to BBC Sport"We’re all excited to see what she can bring to the squad in the coming season and, despite everything she’s already achieved in the game, firmly believe her best years are still to come." City won the league title last year by finishing four points clear of Arsenal.
according to The IndependentBeth Mead has also joined Man City (Getty) She added: "I’m not young any more, but I would like to think my best years are ahead and I really want to spend them here and hopefully I can produce my very best.
according to The IndependentCharles provides vital WSL and Women's Champions League experience for City, while the England defender is looking to gain regular game time to cement her place in Sarina Wiegman's squad for next year's World Cup.
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