Nathaniel Chalobah signs a one year deal
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Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.
The 31-year-old, who featured in the Addicks’ pre-season friendlies against Colchester United and Reading, has penned a one-year contract to become Nathan Jones’ sixth summer signing following the additions of Ivan Mesík, Billy Koumetio, Karlan Grant, Danny McNamara and Millenic Alli.
After putting pen to paper following a successful trial period, Chalobah said: "I’m really happy to be here. I’ve been training for a while now with the boys and it’s a good group of lads. I’m just glad the season’s about to start and we can get down to business.
"I’m looking to bring my experience not only to the young players, but to everyone in the building really to see if we can achieve something together."
Manager Nathan Jones commented: "We’re delighted to add Nathaniel, who has been with us for a few weeks now. He’s showed a real desire to want to come to the club. He has a wealth of experience at Championship level and higher and comes with real, real pedigree.
"We want to evolve so we need to add certain things and he brings quality, real technical ability and experience that will only help the team and a lot of our younger players."
Managing Director James Rodwell added: "We're delighted to sign Nathaniel. He brings valuable experience, having made more than 270 appearances across the Premier League, Serie A and Championship, while also possessing the technical quality that has enabled him to perform consistently at such a high level.
"Strengthening the midfield has been a key objective for us, and Nathaniel adds real quality and depth in that area. Having spent the last few weeks with the group, he's settled in well, and we're excited to see the impact he can make as we continue to build and evolve heading into our second season back at this level."
Chalobah joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of 10 and progressed through the ranks at Cobham to earn his first professional deal in January 2012 before captaining the Blues to FA Youth Cup glory later that year.
After being rewarded with a five-year contract in the summer of 2013, he gained valuable senior experience during loan spells with Watford, Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Burnley, Reading and Napoli, where he played Europa League football.
The midfielder would then go on to enjoy permanent stays at Watford, Fulham, West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday, where he made a further 235 appearances across the top-two tiers of English football.
Chalobah has also earned international recognition, representing England at both youth and senior level.
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Happy with that, if we add another CM and a RW then good window for me29
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I really like this - loads of Championship experience and also some Premier League / Serie A experience too.I also didn’t realise he is a full England international (when was the last time we signed one of them?).Again, injury issues - but when available a clear upgrade in quality on what we have. Just have to hope to stays fit!5
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Hoping this is one side of a signing sandwich. Next announcement Tanto’s loan to Lincoln, then end the day with an exotic and expensive CM or RW.13
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Decent player when he's fit.3
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Conor Coady last season hahaCAFC_boi said:I really like this - loads of Championship experience and also some Premier League / Serie A experience too.I also didn’t realise he is a full England international (when was the last time we signed one of them?).Again, injury issues - but when available a clear upgrade in quality on what we have. Just have to hope to stays fit!16 -
The real pressing matter is what kit number will he be?2
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So he's the new Conor Coady, a defensive midfielder, whereas we are still missing a George Dobson or Scott Parker replacement. Is that fair?5
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Good signing, just hope he stays fit. Big upgrade on what we have.1
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Excellent signing. He won't have to play 90 minutes every game. Imagine he will swap minutes with Coventry so hopefully we can keep him reasonably fit.5
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Can’t really complain about this as a ‘bonus’ signing - and shows that we are willing to be flexible in the amount of players we do bring in if something becomes available.
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Happy with that, experience and leadership in the middle of the park and good on the ball. Could be inspired if we can keep him fit
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Definitely helps improve that midfield area, welcome Nathaniel, hope you can stay fit and contribute to our success0
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Fine. Much like with Reece Burke, if you've got Chalobah then you need to have 5 CMs instead of 4 so we still need another. If we can get a proper quality player in and Chalobah manages to miraculously stay fit then there's the possibility of us having a different, better midfield two which is what we all wanted at the start of the season. It really all depends on that other signing in central midfield now, absolutely season-defining4
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Second shortest England career ever apparently! Just under 7 minutes.CAFC_boi said:I really like this - loads of Championship experience and also some Premier League / Serie A experience too.I also didn’t realise he is a full England international (when was the last time we signed one of them?).Again, injury issues - but when available a clear upgrade in quality on what we have. Just have to hope to stays fit!5 -
If this is as well as another CM then its top class. If its instead of another then its not great and when the inevitable injury crisis hits come november we will be struggling.5
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Oh lol - can’t say I remember Coady playing for England either!Covered_End_Lad said:
Conor Coady last season hahaCAFC_boi said:I really like this - loads of Championship experience and also some Premier League / Serie A experience too.I also didn’t realise he is a full England international (when was the last time we signed one of them?).Again, injury issues - but when available a clear upgrade in quality on what we have. Just have to hope to stays fit!0 -
A decent experienced player, hopefully he can stay fit and do for us this season what Coady did for us last season.
Now we need to sign a box to box midfielder and I think we will be ok2 -
Thats how I see it too.swords_alive said:So he's the new Conor Coady, a defensive midfielder, whereas we are still missing a George Dobson or Scott Parker replacement. Is that fair?1 -
Good player when fit.
I worry about that second point given our track record, but as canters says above, they'll can be mitigated by this being the 'extra' midfield signing not the main one.
Fingers crossed.2 -
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He’s played 20+ Championship games for a team in a season four times in his career. Each time, his team has finished in the top six.
Watford 2012-13 -> 3rd
Watford 2020-21 -> 2nd
Fulham 2021-22 -> 1st
West Brom 2023-24 -> 5th
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Class act. Was THE standout player at Colchester.1
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Potentially the worst player to get an England cap this millennium - but that's still quite an impressive accolade for a Charlton player6
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I see you and raise you Francis fucking JeffersLittleAddick said:Potentially the worst player to get an England cap this millennium - but that's still quite an impressive accolade for a Charlton player19 -
David Nugent! And I'm just naming guys who've SCORED for England! There's some right dross5
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Have you ever gone to type a post and then realised that you have absolutely nothing interesting to say? I have.25
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Seth Johnson & Jay Bothroyd would like a wordLittleAddick said:Potentially the worst player to get an England cap this millennium - but that's still quite an impressive accolade for a Charlton playerS0 -
Quality signing, possibly a little underrated too. He’s quite a commanding player and you’ll hear him on the pitch too, adds a bit of creative quality too I think which we’ve often lacked in the midfield.Add in another midfielder and I think we might start to get on top of our biggest issues with the squad1
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At least we know if he'll be singing when he's winning and when he gets knocked down, he'll get up again8
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On the other hand, hes thirty one and only managed 20+ games 4 times? That’s... not great.Callumcafc said:He’s played 20+ Championship games for a team in a season four times in his career. Each time, his team has finished in the top six.
Watford 2012-13 -> 3rd
Watford 2020-21 -> 2nd
Fulham 2021-22 -> 1st
West Brom 2023-24 -> 5th1
