# England defender Charles moves to Manchester City from Chelsea

England women's national team defender Niamh Charles has transferred from Chelsea to Manchester City. The move strengthens City's defensive lineup for the upcoming Women's Super League season. Charles had been with Chelsea since 2020, winning multiple trophies.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gyed2g8vro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:17 GMT