Orient re-sign QPR's Kelman on year-long loan

Charlie Kelman scored in the 2-0 win against Crewe that sealed Leyton Orient's League Two title success in 2023

Leyton Orient have brought QPR forward Charlie Kelman back to east London on a season-long loan.

Kelman was part of Orient’s League Two championship-winning side during his first spell on loan at the club during the 2022/23 campaign.

The 22-year-old, who scored seven goals in 43 appearances that season, becomes the O’s second loan signing in as many days following the arrival of Leeds striker Sonny Perkins.

“It was a no-brainer,” said Kelman. “Everyone knows how special this club is, and the day we won the league was amazing. That whole season was special.

“You look where the club was, in the National League, almost going bust and now looking forward to a second season in League One – it’s a testament to everyone.”

Kelman, who joined QPR from Southend in 2020, spent the second half of last season on loan at Wigan, where he scored three goals in 14 games.