http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlton-fredrik-ulvestad-loan-transfer-3284947.aspxThe midfielder joins from Burnley until the end of the season
George Jones reports
Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the signing of Fredrik Ulvestad on a season-long loan deal from Burnley.
The 24-year-old midfielder becomes Russell Slade’s 11th signing of the summer.
Slade said: “Fredrik is a box-to-box type of midfielder. He has loads of energy, can cover ground effectively and is very tidy on the ball as well.
“He’s extremely fit and has probably been a bit unlucky to not have had more of an opportunity at Burnley. He’ll add a different dimension to us. He’s different to what we have got and that is exactly what I wanted.”
Ulvestad began his professional career with his hometown club Aalesunds FK, making his debut in 2010 at the age of 17.
He scored his first goal for the club against Sogndal IL in April 2011 and, the following season, he established himself as a regular in Aalesunds’ midfield.
In total, he made 132 appearances for the club during a four-year period, scoring 20 goals.
In 2015, he made the switch to Burnley and, last season, played five times in the Championship as the Clarets won promotion to the Premier League.
Ulvestad is also a full Norway international, having gained one cap in 2014, and has also represented his country at U23, U21 and U20 level.
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Not at the signing , but by the obvious lack of "we had to be patient with this signing, we've wanted him for years now and finally got the chance to sign him now"
A few comments suggest he's far better than league 1 level and he should shine in this division.
I do seem to remember Sunderland fans thinking Ba should have been given more of a chance for them though so I'll reserve judgement.
Miserable git
"At his best of course, but the question is his match fitness. If he can play like he did in Norway this would be a great signing.
Midfielder with good defensive qualities."
Never likely to have heard of him with his little playing time but if he's been around a premiership setup he'll be well drilled and should be fit. Clearly they didn't want to sell him so maybe feel there's more development to come from him.
Welcome aboard the skylark Freddie