Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Belgian international goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 6ft 3in stopper won the 2023/24 Premier League Save of the Season and played every game during the Hatters’ top-flight campaign, making the second-highest number of saves across the whole division.
The 32-year-old, who has collected end-of-season awards at both Luton and previous club Blackburn Rovers, brings a wealth of experience having made almost 200 appearances in English football’s top-two leagues.
Kaminski has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks to become Nathan Jones’ second signing of the summer following the arrival of ball-carrying midfielder Sonny Carey.
The goalkeeper said: "I'm really excited to join the club. When I first spoke to the gaffer he came across very, very determined and very passionate about what we wants to do and what he's going to do. That was a big, big motivating factor for me to come to Charlton."
Manager Nathan Jones added: "I’m very pleased because it’s a wonderful signing. Thomas was outstanding for Luton in the Premier League and he was outstanding last season in the Championship as well. For me, he’s one of the best goalkeepers in the division. We wanted to strengthen on all levels and improve every department, and we feel that the signing of Thomas does that."
Kaminski made his professional debut in his native Belgium for top-flight side Germinal Beerschot. This was followed by permanent spells at OH Leuven, Anderlecht, Kortrijk and Gent, as well as loan stints with Anorthosis Famagusta and Copenhagen.
Before making the move to Blackburn in the summer of 2020, he was part of three top-flight winning teams and lifted four cups, while also featuring in both the Champions League and the Europa League.
The stopper, who has been capped by Belgium at various youth levels, made his senior international debut against the Republic of Ireland in March 2024.
Exclusive: Swansea City in pole position to land Leyton Orient transfer agreement
Swansea City are now the favourites to land a transfer deal for in-demand Leyton Orient star Ethan Galbraith, sources have exclusively informed Football League World.
The Swans have had a flying start to the summer transfer window, with four new arrivals entering the equation for head coach Alan Sheehan, as well as January recruit Melker Widell being available after the end of his stint with Aalborg.
City won't be stopping there though when it comes to strengthening their squad, and they're now at the front of the pack to land a much sought-after transfer target who is interesting clubs in both the Championship and League One.
Swansea City are favourites to land Leyton Orient's Ethan Galbraith
FLW has now been told in a fresh transfer development that Swansea are the club that are now at the front of the queue when it comes to trying to take Galbraith from League One play-off finalists Leyton Orient.
The 24-year-old was one of the stars of the O's season under Richie Wellens in 2024-25, appearing 42 times in League One and scoring six goals, with seven assists also notched.
Naturally a central midfielder after coming through the Man United academy system in that position, Galbraith's game-time for Orient last season was shared between his usual role and that of a right-back, proving to be equally competent in both positions.
Galbraith has just one year remaining left on his contract at the BetWright Stadium, and it has led to a number of suitors being interested in acquiring him for the upcoming campaign.
Ollie Cooper has emerged on the transfer radar of Wigan Athletic
Charlton Athletic - the club that defeated Orient in the play-off final back in May at Wembley - were reported by Sky Sports to have had a £1.3 million offer rejected for the Northern Ireland international in mid-June, whilst a few days after that, League One outfit Huddersfield Town were eyeing up a raid of their divisional rivals and were planning on submitting a £2.5 million bid, as per Alan Nixon.
Ethan Galbraith's 2024-25 Leyton Orient stats (All competitions, as per Transfermarkt)
Appearances
51
Goals
6
Assists
8
Sheffield United have also been linked with a move for Galbraith, but it's now Swansea who are the new and clear favourites to secure a transfer for Galbraith this summer - five months after having a bid rejected for him on transfer deadline day back in February.
"Well we’ve definitely signed Tanto…. I’m at a sports industry party tonight and just been speaking to someone at a talent management company. Told him I’m a Charlton fan and he just said ‘Tanto signed today’.
Then went ‘oops I wasn’t supposed to say that’.
Oh well it isn’t exactly an industry secret mate!"
Exclusive: Charlton Athletic forward in talks to join AFC Wimbledon
Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu is in talks to join AFC Wimbledon on loan, Football League World has exclusively been informed.
AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, are preparing for life back at third tier level for the 25/26 season, having won promotion via a play-off final victory over Walsall.
Charlton striker Daniel Kanu in talks over AFC Wimbledon loan switch
Football League World has exclusively been informed that Charlton striker Daniel Kanu is in talks with AFC Wimbledon over a potential loan switch to the Dons.
The 20-year-old centre-forward has been with the Addicks since Under-11 Level, and signed his first professional contract with the club back in February 2022.
A Sierra Leone international, Kanu bagged 41 goals in the 21/22 season as a first-year scholar, and eventually made his first-team debut in February 2022, shortly after he penned his first professional contract at The Valley.
Kanu's career stats (all comps) - per FotMob
Season
Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists
24/25
Charlton
20
1
1
23/24
Charlton
34
7
0
23/24
Southend (loan)
6
4
0
22/23
Charlton
14
1
1
21/22
Charlton
2
0
0
The 23/24 season was the year he really announced himself to the Charlton faithful, making 34 total appearances and bagging seven goals in the process, whilst also spending a brief loan spell with National League side Southend United, where he netted four times in six appearances.
As a result of his breakthrough campaign, Kanu signed a new long-term extension with the Addicks in February 2024, signing on at The Valley until 2027.
The young forward would then make 20 total appearances for Charlton last term, with 17 of those coming in League One, scoring just the once.
Kanu could be a smart signing by Wimbledon
Despite winning promotion to League One last term, Wimbledon's success was largely built upon their watertight defence, rather than their attack.
Indeed, Johnnie Jackson's side conceded just 35 times in the league in 24/25, the lowest number of any team in the division last year.
On the flip side, they scored just 56 goals, which was the lowest amount of any of the top seven sides in the division last term, with Mathew Stevens bagging 17 of those himself.
As such, the Dons will need to sharpen their cutting edge significantly this summer if they are to have a sufficient amount of firepower in order to survive in League One next season.
Kanu has shown signs that he can score goals at that level, having hit six in 30 for Charlton in 23/24, which may not be a return that jumps off the page, but considering his age and inexperience at the time, those numbers should point towards the potential he has to be a real contributor for a team like Wimbledon.
Therefore, the Dons could surely do worse than to take a punt on a young and exciting centre-forward like Kanu this summer, as they look to give a strong account of themselves in the third tier next term.
Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of striker Tanto Olaofe from Stockport County for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old was a crucial part of the Stockport side that finished third in Sky Bet League One last season, scoring 12 goals and registering four assists. Prior to that he netted 21 goals in County’s promotion-winning 2023/24 campaign.
Olaofe, who has signed a three-year contract with a club option of an additional year, becomes the Addicks' third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Sonny Carey and Thomas Kaminski.
After putting pen to paper, the forward said: "It's a great feeling. There's a great atmosphere at The Valley so I'm looking forward to playing there. Hopefully I can help elevate the team in the right direction because the current trajectory is a very good one."
Manager Nathan Jones added: "We’re really happy to sign Tanto. He fits everything we want to do here in terms of his profile - he’s young, hungry, athletic and he wants to play at the next level. He’s one that will continue to get better. He’s had a real good time at Stockport and we felt it was the right time to bring him in. He’s someone we’re really excited about."
The Lewisham-born striker joined Millwall at the age of 14 and made his professional debut in the first of three successful loan spells at Sutton United, where he lifted the National League title after netting 16 goals during their promotion season. He also enjoyed a temporary switch to Scottish side St Johnstone and featured three times for Millwall's first-team before joining Stockport in 2023.
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Charlton complete Thomas Kaminski signing
Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Belgian international goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 6ft 3in stopper won the 2023/24 Premier League Save of the Season and played every game during the Hatters’ top-flight campaign, making the second-highest number of saves across the whole division.
The 32-year-old, who has collected end-of-season awards at both Luton and previous club Blackburn Rovers, brings a wealth of experience having made almost 200 appearances in English football’s top-two leagues.
Kaminski has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks to become Nathan Jones’ second signing of the summer following the arrival of ball-carrying midfielder Sonny Carey.
The goalkeeper said: "I'm really excited to join the club. When I first spoke to the gaffer he came across very, very determined and very passionate about what we wants to do and what he's going to do. That was a big, big motivating factor for me to come to Charlton."
Manager Nathan Jones added: "I’m very pleased because it’s a wonderful signing. Thomas was outstanding for Luton in the Premier League and he was outstanding last season in the Championship as well. For me, he’s one of the best goalkeepers in the division. We wanted to strengthen on all levels and improve every department, and we feel that the signing of Thomas does that."
Kaminski made his professional debut in his native Belgium for top-flight side Germinal Beerschot. This was followed by permanent spells at OH Leuven, Anderlecht, Kortrijk and Gent, as well as loan stints with Anorthosis Famagusta and Copenhagen.
Before making the move to Blackburn in the summer of 2020, he was part of three top-flight winning teams and lifted four cups, while also featuring in both the Champions League and the Europa League.
The stopper, who has been capped by Belgium at various youth levels, made his senior international debut against the Republic of Ireland in March 2024.
Exclusive: Swansea City in pole position to land Leyton Orient transfer agreement
Swansea City are now the favourites to land a transfer deal for in-demand Leyton Orient star Ethan Galbraith, sources have exclusively informed Football League World.
The Swans have had a flying start to the summer transfer window, with four new arrivals entering the equation for head coach Alan Sheehan, as well as January recruit Melker Widell being available after the end of his stint with Aalborg.
City won't be stopping there though when it comes to strengthening their squad, and they're now at the front of the pack to land a much sought-after transfer target who is interesting clubs in both the Championship and League One.
Swansea City are favourites to land Leyton Orient's Ethan Galbraith
FLW has now been told in a fresh transfer development that Swansea are the club that are now at the front of the queue when it comes to trying to take Galbraith from League One play-off finalists Leyton Orient.
The 24-year-old was one of the stars of the O's season under Richie Wellens in 2024-25, appearing 42 times in League One and scoring six goals, with seven assists also notched.
Naturally a central midfielder after coming through the Man United academy system in that position, Galbraith's game-time for Orient last season was shared between his usual role and that of a right-back, proving to be equally competent in both positions.
Galbraith has just one year remaining left on his contract at the BetWright Stadium, and it has led to a number of suitors being interested in acquiring him for the upcoming campaign.
Ollie Cooper has emerged on the transfer radar of Wigan Athletic
Charlton Athletic - the club that defeated Orient in the play-off final back in May at Wembley - were reported by Sky Sports to have had a £1.3 million offer rejected for the Northern Ireland international in mid-June, whilst a few days after that, League One outfit Huddersfield Town were eyeing up a raid of their divisional rivals and were planning on submitting a £2.5 million bid, as per Alan Nixon.
Ethan Galbraith's 2024-25 Leyton Orient stats (All competitions, as per Transfermarkt)
Appearances
51
Goals
6
Assists
8
Sheffield United have also been linked with a move for Galbraith, but it's now Swansea who are the new and clear favourites to secure a transfer for Galbraith this summer - five months after having a bid rejected for him on transfer deadline day back in February.
"Well we’ve definitely signed Tanto…. I’m at a sports industry party tonight and just been speaking to someone at a talent management company. Told him I’m a Charlton fan and he just said ‘Tanto signed today’.
Then went ‘oops I wasn’t supposed to say that’.
Oh well it isn’t exactly an industry secret mate!"
Exclusive: Charlton Athletic forward in talks to join AFC Wimbledon
Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu is in talks to join AFC Wimbledon on loan, Football League World has exclusively been informed.
AFC Wimbledon, on the other hand, are preparing for life back at third tier level for the 25/26 season, having won promotion via a play-off final victory over Walsall.
Charlton striker Daniel Kanu in talks over AFC Wimbledon loan switch
Football League World has exclusively been informed that Charlton striker Daniel Kanu is in talks with AFC Wimbledon over a potential loan switch to the Dons.
The 20-year-old centre-forward has been with the Addicks since Under-11 Level, and signed his first professional contract with the club back in February 2022.
A Sierra Leone international, Kanu bagged 41 goals in the 21/22 season as a first-year scholar, and eventually made his first-team debut in February 2022, shortly after he penned his first professional contract at The Valley.
Kanu's career stats (all comps) - per FotMob
Season
Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists
24/25
Charlton
20
1
1
23/24
Charlton
34
7
0
23/24
Southend (loan)
6
4
0
22/23
Charlton
14
1
1
21/22
Charlton
2
0
0
The 23/24 season was the year he really announced himself to the Charlton faithful, making 34 total appearances and bagging seven goals in the process, whilst also spending a brief loan spell with National League side Southend United, where he netted four times in six appearances.
As a result of his breakthrough campaign, Kanu signed a new long-term extension with the Addicks in February 2024, signing on at The Valley until 2027.
The young forward would then make 20 total appearances for Charlton last term, with 17 of those coming in League One, scoring just the once.
Kanu could be a smart signing by Wimbledon
Despite winning promotion to League One last term, Wimbledon's success was largely built upon their watertight defence, rather than their attack.
Indeed, Johnnie Jackson's side conceded just 35 times in the league in 24/25, the lowest number of any team in the division last year.
On the flip side, they scored just 56 goals, which was the lowest amount of any of the top seven sides in the division last term, with Mathew Stevens bagging 17 of those himself.
As such, the Dons will need to sharpen their cutting edge significantly this summer if they are to have a sufficient amount of firepower in order to survive in League One next season.
Kanu has shown signs that he can score goals at that level, having hit six in 30 for Charlton in 23/24, which may not be a return that jumps off the page, but considering his age and inexperience at the time, those numbers should point towards the potential he has to be a real contributor for a team like Wimbledon.
Therefore, the Dons could surely do worse than to take a punt on a young and exciting centre-forward like Kanu this summer, as they look to give a strong account of themselves in the third tier next term.
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#cafc"
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#cafc"
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Tanto Olaofe is an Addick!
Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of striker Tanto Olaofe from Stockport County for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old was a crucial part of the Stockport side that finished third in Sky Bet League One last season, scoring 12 goals and registering four assists. Prior to that he netted 21 goals in County’s promotion-winning 2023/24 campaign.
Olaofe, who has signed a three-year contract with a club option of an additional year, becomes the Addicks' third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Sonny Carey and Thomas Kaminski.
After putting pen to paper, the forward said: "It's a great feeling. There's a great atmosphere at The Valley so I'm looking forward to playing there. Hopefully I can help elevate the team in the right direction because the current trajectory is a very good one."
Manager Nathan Jones added: "We’re really happy to sign Tanto. He fits everything we want to do here in terms of his profile - he’s young, hungry, athletic and he wants to play at the next level. He’s one that will continue to get better. He’s had a real good time at Stockport and we felt it was the right time to bring him in. He’s someone we’re really excited about."
The Lewisham-born striker joined Millwall at the age of 14 and made his professional debut in the first of three successful loan spells at Sutton United, where he lifted the National League title after netting 16 goals during their promotion season. He also enjoyed a temporary switch to Scottish side St Johnstone and featured three times for Millwall's first-team before joining Stockport in 2023.