Last week in review for Charlton Athletic

A signing, a departure and major contract renewal

So the plan will be to do this at the start of every week, covering the main items of Charlton Athletic news in the previous seven days.

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Picture: Keith Gillard

SEASIDER MAKES CHARLTON MOVE

Charlton Athletic’s first piece of transfer business was concluded on Friday afternoon - snapping up Blackpool midfielder Sonny Carey.

The Blackpool man, 24, will formally complete his switch when his contract expires at the end of this month.

Carey has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks. He scored 11 goals in 37 matches last season and turned down new terms from the Seasiders.

Charlton boss Nathan Jones told their club website: “He’s athletic, he’s a ball-carrier, he can create, he can score, so those things add to what we’ve already got here.”

Carey added: "I’m delighted, from the minute I had a call with the gaffer I knew straight away that this was the place for me, his aspirations for the club and the vision that he has are unmatched. I’m delighted that Charlton are back in the Championship, so I can’t wait to get started."

We will have more reaction to Carey’s move to the Addicks on South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition this week.

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SMALL SETBACK

Not long after confirmation of Carey’s arrival came some less positive news - Thierry Small signing for Preston North End.

There were hopes that Charlton’s promotion to the Championship would persuade Small to extend his stay in SE7.