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Alex Mitchell - gone on a season long loan to Plymouth Argyle (p11)

fenaddick
fenaddick Posts: 13,015
edited August 18 in General Charlton

Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the permanent signing of highly-rated defender Alex Mitchell from Millwall for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old was a key part of a Lincoln City side that had the second-best defence in Sky Bet League One last season. 

Mitchell has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks and becomes Nathan Jones’ fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Will Mannion, Luke Berry and Josh Edwards.


https://www.charltonafc.com/news/alex-mitchell-joins-addicks

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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,223
    good news 
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,599

    Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the permanent signing of highly-rated defender Alex Mitchell from Millwall for an undisclosed fee.

    The 22-year-old was a key part of a Lincoln City side that had the second-best defence in Sky Bet League One last season. 

    Mitchell has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks and becomes Nathan Jones’ fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Will Mannion, Luke Berry and Josh Edwards.

    He said: "I'm very happy to get it done early doors. As soon as I knew Charlton were interested it was a no-brainer for me. It's a massive club. I played against Charlton last season and last time I came to The Valley I was in awe of the stadium. I thought the fanbase was top so I'm really looking forward to it.

    "My chats with Nathan [Jones] have been really positive. He made it clear that he wanted me and to feel valued like that was a big part in me coming here. I can't wait to work with him."

    Nathan Jones commented: "Alex is someone I’ve known for a while so I’m really pleased to bring him to Charlton. He has gone out on loan and played games which is important for a young lad. He is someone that is an excellent defender and someone that will make us stronger, more competitive and more aggressive. 

    "He has so much scope to grow. He’s 22 and played a lot of games and is nowhere near his ceiling. He did fantastically well at Lincoln last season and was a big part of their strong push in the second half of the season. He’s a player I'm very excited to work with."

    Technical Director Andy Scott said: "We’re really pleased to be able to bring Alex to Charlton. He had an outstanding season at Lincoln City last year, showing real promise in a side that proved very difficult to beat and play against. We believe he is a player that has all the attributes to be grow into a top defender at this level and above. He has excellent pace and strength, is aggressive and is a leader but also reads the game well and is good on the ball.

    "In Nathan, we have a Manager that will work with players and help take them to the next level.
    We are delighted Alex chose  to join us as he was highly sought after and I’m looking forward to watching him progress with us."

    Mitchell joined Millwall in 2018 where he was voted Academy Schoolboy of the Year after immediately catching the eye. 

    He enjoyed an impressive spell on loan at Bromley in 2021 before joining Leyton Orient for the 2021/22 season. 

    Another successful loan followed in 2022/23 at Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone, where he was named the Saints Young Player of the Year.

    His performances attracted the interest of the Imps who signed him on loan for the 2023/24 season. He played a vital role in a defence that conceded just 40 goals, with only promoted Derby County conceding less

  • CH4RLTON
    CH4RLTON Posts: 2,619
    Best bit of business so far 
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 13,171
    Quite a few spanner fans are gutted by this. 
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,353
    Great signing bet he’s very pleased to finally play for a massive club 😂
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,662
    Hopefully he’s a big part of the steel we’ve been missing🤞🏼
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,749
    And that kit 🤩♥️
    Long sleeved too………beautiful 🤗

    Welcome Alex 👍🏼
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,443
    All we need is take Billy too and we will have a triumvirate of Mitchells. Wouldn't want to mess with them.   
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,292
    Pleased with this, Lincoln wanted him on a permanent and a quick glance at their forum shows they were saying he could be a future captain
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,223
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    Quite a few spanner fans are gutted by this. 
    My Millwall mate rates him and is disappointed but also says he wouldn’t have got into their first team yet. Reckons he will do good job in division one. 

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,724
    Exciting signing this one, he’s a player on the up having progressed from the NL to L2, then to the SPL and most recently being part of a strong Lincoln defence in L1 last season.

    Alongside that the description of him suggests he’s someone who will be capable of stepping up to the Championship in the near future. We’ll see if some of it has been exaggerated but it’s everything you’d want in a CB (he also passes the height test).

    He has excellent pace and strength, is aggressive and is a leader but also reads the game well and is good on the ball.
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,420
    Looks like a really good signing, feels a bit like the Morrison signing in 11/12. We've never met a player whose career we can't kill but if anyone can emerge unscathed from Charlton he looks like the most likely so far
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,599
    He looks about 35
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 13,015
    https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/millwall-boss-harris-gives-his-verdict-on-alex-mitchells-permanent-transfer-to-charlton-athletic/
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 13,171
    sam3110 said:
    He looks about 35
    Just turned 42
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,887
    Welcome to Charlton Alex.
    Now please stay fit and cement your place in the team and lead us to promotion. 
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,451
    Exclusive photo after his arrival from the spanner’s. 😉

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,477
    Sounds like a good signing in a position we badly need to improve.

    Young but plenty of experience.

    Welcome
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,599
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    sam3110 said:
    He looks about 35
    Just turned 42
    Funnily enough though he's 22, their website describes him as 26 


  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,335
    That’s a really really good signing. Welcome Alex

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  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,420
    'I pride myself on keeping clean sheets.' Oh Alex. Oh poor, poor Alex.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,335
    Doubt this quote will go down well with his former employers…


  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,088
    He is the brother of the other Mitchell, right?
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,335
    edited June 2024
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    He is the brother of the other Mitchell, right?
    Surprisingly no, they are not related. Millwall have another Mitchell, Billy, who is Zach’s older brother. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,477
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    He is the brother of the other Mitchell, right?
    No, it's Billy and Zak who are brothers
  • Stewart
    Stewart Posts: 2,465
    Is he 22 or 26 years old? 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,335
    Stewart said:
    Is he 22 or 26 years old? 
    22
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,657
    edited June 2024
    ,
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,187
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    He is the brother of the other Mitchell, right?
    Son of Warren.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,857
    This is a very good signing. The best so far and the one that gives me optimism that it’s more than just words this time. 

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