'I was very, very close to signing elsewhere - Charlton handled the transfer quickly'

Thomas Kaminski on summer move talks and taking inspiration from Lukas Fabianski and Jan Sommer

Thomas Kaminski has revealed he was “very, very close” to sealing a summer transfer away from England before Charlton Athletic secured his services.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper signed for the Addicks on July 1 on a deal which runs until 2028.

Kaminski has been an ever-present in the Championship for Nathan Jones, despite Will Mannion and Ashley Maynard-Brewer recording 26 clean sheets between them last season in League One.

Picture: Keith Gillard

The experienced Belgium-born stopper had been linked with a return to his homeland following Luton Town’s relegation to League One in May - Anderlecht and Standard Liege credited with interest - as well as Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor reported to be in the mix.