Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Harvey Knibbs from Reading for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal with the Addicks following an outstanding two-year spell with the Royals, where he scored 32 goals and provided 12 assists.
He becomes the club’s ninth signing of a busy summer following the arrivals of Sonny Carey, Thomas Kaminski, Tanto Olaofe, Amari’i Bell, Reece Burke, Joe Rankin-Costello, Rob Apter and Charlie Kelman.
After completing his move, Knibbs said: “I’m pleased to be here and glad it’s all done. The gaffer convinced me straight away - you can tell how passionate he is about what he’s doing, the team and the plans that he’s got for me. I’m excited to test myself at Championship level and I can’t wait for the season to start now.”
Manager Nathan Jones added: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to get the signing of Harvey over the line. We wanted to add goals to us over the summer and Harvey is a key player we earmarked a long time ago. He’s a goalscoring midfielder who is a consistent performer. He has good pedigree, he’s athletic, he scores goals and he’s young enough that he will continue to improve.”
The Bristol-born midfielder began his professional career at Aston Villa, where he signed his first contract in the summer of 2017.
Knibbs completed a permanent move to Cambridge United ahead of the 2019/20 campaign and finished his debut term with the U’s as their top scorer, before earning promotion to Sky Bet League One during the following season.
Having starred for Cambridge, he joined Reading in July 2023 and went on to feature 100 times for the Berkshire side, finished as the club’s top scorer in both seasons.
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great news though! Window keeps getting better and better
Glad he's now here! UTA!!
Buzzing for this and can’t wait for the season to start 🥳
Anyway, happy about this.
Looks like a cracking signing
Welcome Harvey
Reading FC First Team Manager, Noel Hunt, said:
“Harvey has been a joy to work with — a player who gives you everything, every day. His versatility across the front positions has been a real asset to us, whether he’s playing out wide or in midfield. He’s scored important goals, created chances, and always put the team first. More than that, he’s a great character around the dressing room and a fantastic professional.
We didn’t want to see him leave, but after speaking to Harvey on a number of occasions, he made his ambitions clear. He’s earned this move, and we wish him nothing but success at Charlton.”
We thank Harvey for his commitment and contribution over the past two seasons and wish him every success as he takes the next step in his career with Charlton Athletic.
Good luck, Knibbsy!
https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2025/august/01/harvey-knibbs-departs-for-charlton-athletic/
He sounds like a good player who fits the NJ mould. Welcome Harvey, may the Valley be a fruitful Garden for you.
They then realised they'd end up with a f**ked off Knibbs for the rest of the season and no pay day at all.
(Well someone had to be first)
Waste of money glad he's gone and another said 1.8 milion we will take it.
Over to you Harvey prove yourself and welcome.