# Charles becomes Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer in £30m deal

Northern Ireland midfielder Charles has completed a transfer worth £30 million, making him the most expensive footballer from the country in history. The deal underscores his rapid rise in European football and marks a financial milestone for Northern Irish players.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn5n3rl0p0ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:36:09 GMT