*** Harvey Knibbs signs - 4 year deal ***
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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Thank gawd he passed that second medical.50
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Where’s the third kit ffs…
great news though! Window keeps getting better and better8 -
Hahahahaha!! I had to laugh after reading so much stuff on why he hasn't signed!! Just goes to show no one really knows what's going on!
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Absolutely buzzing, I’d go as far as saying this is the best window we’ve had.24
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Well that came out of nowhere, what was the last day all about.
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Errr. Thought he was injured according to the transfer thread
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Knibbs= guaranteed goals from midfield. What's not to like.7
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Get up great signing. Tanto Kelman with Knibbs behind against Watford if he is fit please0
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Id all but given up!
Looks like a cracking signing
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Great signing. Never in doubt.4
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Can one of those Lifers who’s good at finding tweets from rival fans saying stuff like, ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ find a tweet from a rival fan saying ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ and post it on here.10
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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/
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Really pleased with this one. What a window so far!!2
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Total speculation on my part, but my guess would be Reading tried to up the price last minute (perhaps in light of the rumoured fee for Kelman - which would fit with NJ's don't believe all you read" comment the other night), we called their bluff and said "N'ah thanks! Fuck it then, if that's your game" and Reading backed down and we either settled back on the original deal or a smaller increase.
He sounds like a good player who fits the NJ mould. Welcome Harvey, may the Valley be a fruitful Garden for you.5 -
Welcome His Knibbs...5
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One of the best signings in many a year, 🤞he will ignite this team and will help us up our game, the very best of British to you Harvey👍👍👍2
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Thought exactly the same.Exiled_Addick said:Total speculation on my part, but my guess would be Reading tried to up the price last minute (perhaps in light of the rumoured fee for Kelman - which would fit with NJ's don't believe all you read" comment the other night), we called their bluff and said "N'ah thanks! Fuck it then, if that's your game" and Reading back down and we either settled back on the original deal or a smaller increase.
He sounds like a good player who fits the NJ mold. 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.3 -
Welcome Harvey 🥳0
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Can't find any of that, but if you want to see a real pig in shit, head over to the 'other' forum!!Uboat said:Can one of those Lifers who’s good at finding tweets from rival fans saying stuff like, ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ find a tweet from a rival fan saying ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ and post it on here.5 -
Great signing! Also, why I tend to keep quiet on this forum and get the bucket of popcorn out for!0
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He is the perfect Jones player5
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So glad we’re signing young up and coming players, gonna be an exciting season. Much prefer these type of players than Connor Coady type signings.5
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Well that's a relief, I was really hoping we'd get this one done. As far as I can see it just looks like Reading have slightly made dicks of themselves claiming the deal was off etc. I guess they're not used to actually being able to reject actual cash bids and they've gone a bit mad, it happens. A goalscoring midfielder who can press like a demon, what more can you ask in a Nathan Jones side?7
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Great signing.Getting more and more excited everyday.Can’t wait for Watford game.0
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Can't wait for his knee to explode 5 minutes into the Watford game and we never see him again
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Could Knibbs turn out to be the best signing of the nine so far? I wouldn't be surprised!2
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Uboat said:Can one of those Lifers who’s good at finding tweets from rival fans saying stuff like, ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ find a tweet from a rival fan saying ‘Bloody hell, look who Charlton have signed now. Seriously impressed’ and post it on here.
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At last. Work near reading and fans views today were, great player when things going well but hides when it isn't. Will give it all but can show boat. Will create goals and works hard for the team.
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.4
