Charlton sign striker Ahadme from Ipswich

Gassan Ahadme holds his finger up to cup his ear in celebration after scoring for Cambridge UnitedImage source, Getty Images
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Gassan Ahadme scored 13 goals in 33 appearances on loan at Cambridge United last season

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Charlton Athletic have signed striker Gassan Ahadme from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Cambridge United, where he scored 13 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions.

Ahadme becomes the Addicks' sixth signing of the summer and manager Nathan Jones described him as a "number one target".

He has signed a four-year contract with the League One club.

"Since the first time I spoke with Nathan I was impressed with the things that he told me, and especially the energy that I felt from him and the things that he wants to do," Ahadme told the club's website., external

"It's a really ambitious project and that's why I'm excited to be here."

Born in Spain, Ahadme represented Morocco at youth level and began his career at Norwich City.

He moved to Burton Albion in January 2022, where he scored eight goals in 22 appearances before joining Ipswich in September that year.

He never made a league start for the Tractor Boys and scored one goal for the club in the FA Cup.

Charlton begin their League One season away to Wigan Athletic on Saturday, 10 August.