Newly capped Nigeria international goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has joined English Championship side Charlton on loan from fellow Championship side Wrexham, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The move was confirmed by both teams in a statement bringing an end to speculations about his future at the club since the start of the ongoing summer transfer window.
Speaking On the loan move Wrexham’s manager Phil Parkinson said: “This loan is a good opportunity for Arthur to go and continue his development down at Charlton.
“He’s another player who’s played a significant role for us over the last few years, and we’ll be watching his progress closely.”
On his part Okonkwo expressed his delight over the move . ” I’m happy to be here and I’m ready to go. Coming here, it’s another season where I really want to do well and improve again. Speaking to the manager, that’s what he wants me to do here – not only to do well, but to improve as a goalkeeper.
“It’s a great group. They’ve welcomed me really well and I can’t wait to get to know them even more.”
Manager of Charlton Nathan Jones commented: “I’m delighted to bring Arthur to the club. We know how good a goalkeeper he is – he made two world class saves against us last season, one in each game we played against Wrexham. He also showed a real desire to come to us after our initial meeting, which was important for us. He’s an excellent shot stopper, of good pedigree, with good experience and the teams he’s played in have done well, so I’m looking forward to working with him”.
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