Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Italy v Northern Ireland - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 26, 2026 Northern Ireland's Pierce Charles during the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli 10 Jul 2026 05:52PM July 10 : Manchester City have signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a contract until 2031, the Premier League club said on Friday.The 20-year-old, who returns to City after previously spending time in the club's academy before joining Sheffield Wednesday, will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers."To be back at Manchester City is a very special and proud moment both for me and my family," Charles said in a statement."I know first hand what a special club City is and I am so excited about lo