CHARLTON Athletic have signed striker Gassan Ahadme from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.
Ahadme, 23, has signed a four-year deal and is the Addicks’ sixth signing of the summer, and second forward this week after boss Nathan Jones brought in Matt Godden from Coventry City.
Ahadme scored thirteen goals in 33 starts on loan at Cambridge United last season, including eleven in 22 League One starts.
The Spanish-born forward joined the Tractor Boys in the summer of 2022 after eight goals in 22 appearances for Burton Albion.
“Since the first time I spoke with Nathan, I was impressed with the things that he told me, and especially the energy that I felt from him and the things that he wants to do,” Ahadme said on the club’s website. “It’s a really ambitious project and that’s why I’m excited to be here.”
Jones said: “I’m delighted we’ve signed Gassan, he was a real number one target for us. Like with the signing of Matty Godden, it has been a long process – we’ve been pursuing him all summer. We’re delighted to add him, he brings us quality, and a presence and profile of a number nine.
“His arrival continues the recruitment process that we want with a focus on being categorically stronger as a squad coming out of the transfer window.
“The two strikers we’ve signed have real pedigree and I’d like to thank the board and the ownership for backing us on these signings. Our squad has significantly improved already this summer and we haven’t finished our recruitment.”
Technical director Andy Scott added: “We’re delighted to bring Gassan to Charlton. He’s a player we identified as having all the attributes to be an important player for us at this level and as we progress.
“He has size and a physical presence combined with a good touch and an ability to score goals. Off the pitch he is a dedicated professional with a hunger to improve.
“He fits the profile Nathan was looking for in a player, is committed to taking the club forward and will benefit from Nathan’s ability to take players to the next level.”
