ROB Apter said he was signing for a “massive club” after competing his move to Charlton Athletic in time to join his new team-mates in their pre-season training camp in Slovenia.
Winger Apter, 22, became the Addicks’ seventh signing of the summer after his move from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee – thought to be around £2million – on a deal until 2029.
Apter scored scored eight goals and registered eight assists for the League One Tangerines last season after thirteen goals and six assists on loan at Tranmere Rovers in 2023-24 when he was named League Two young player of the year.
“I’m made up to sign for this massive club and I can’t wait to play in front of you fans at The Valley,” Apter said on Charlton’s website. “As soon as I spoke to the gaffer I knew it was the place for me – everything about the project is so exciting.
“I feel like I’m ready to play at Championship level now and I want to step up and show everyone what I can do.”
Manager Nathan Jones added: “Rob’s exactly the type of player that we want to sign for Charlton Athletic – he’s young, athletic, has a high ceiling and is a really technical player who had a fantastic season last year and did really well against us.
“He’s an exciting player that can score and assist, and a player that will fit into our structure really, really well.”
Apter has already played in the Championship, getting an assist on his debut in Blackpool’s 5-0 win at Wigan Athletic in 2021.
The left-footer, whose preferred position is on the right wing, has represented Scotland at youth level and was most recently capped by their under-21s.
