NATHAN Jones said he had “real faith” in James Bree after signing the defender for a third time.
Defender Bree, 27, has joined Charlton Athletic on a loan deal from Southampton until January.
Former Barnsley and Aston Villa defender Bree was brought to Luton Town and then Saints by Jones.
Bree made seventeen appearances in the Premier League last season and has played almost 200 games in the Championship.
Bree was the Addicks’ tenth signing of the summer transfer window.
“I’m really pleased we’ve been able to bring in James,” Jones said. “It’s a position we’ve been trying to fill for a long time.
“I signed him at Luton and he did wonderfully, and I bought him at Southampton to play in the Premier League. He’s someone I have real faith in.
“It’s a real coup to get a player of his quality, athleticism and pedigree. The signing of James finishes off a wonderful window where we have added real quality to the squad.”
Bree added: “I’m absolutely delighted to get it over the line. It all happened really quickly in the last couple of days once I spoke to the gaffer. I’ve obviously worked with him before and he really got the best out of me.
“I’m looking forward to playing in front of all of the fans.”
