Several Charlton Athletic players are in the final year of their contracts at The Valley.
There is no doubt that Nathan Jones’ immediate focus will be on finding a winning formula in League One, as the Addicks have battled for wins recently, but he may also be thinking about the futures of those players in his squad who will be out of contract next summer.
Charlton have struggled to meet expectations in the third tier this season, falling far behind the promotion candidates in the standings, so a significant turnaround is required if they are to launch a play-off drive for the remainder of the campaign.
As a result, they should be able to plan ahead of time for next season, rather than waiting until they knew which division they’d be in.
Let’s see which Charlton players will need to sign new contracts if they want to stay in SE7 beyond the summer of 2025.
Lloyd Jones
Lloyd Jones, The Valley’s current vice-captain, will see his contract expire next summer if nothing changes.
The defender has been linked with a move to League One leaders Wycombe Wanderers ahead of the January transfer window, but Charlton are unlikely to want to see the 29-year-old leave the club if possible.
Jones had previously indicated that he would be interested in extending his time in South London, but now that the Wycombe speculations have surfaced, it remains to be seen whether he will remain an Addick beyond next year.
Chuks Aneke
Chuks Aneke appeared to have found a way to remain fit following Nathan Jones’ arrival, with his muscular presence providing a welcome alternative off the bench for the Welshman, but he has been sidelined for several weeks in the run-up to Christmas.
| Chuks Aneke’s 2023/24 League One stats for Charlton (Transfermarkt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 17 | 2 | 2 |
As things stand, the 31-year-old’s contract will end in the summer of 2025, and given his injury history, it would not be surprising if he was permitted to leave and explore a new challenge before next season.
Tennai Watson
Tennai Watson is another Charlton player who has struggled with an injury in the first half of the season, which must have been especially distressing given that first-choice right-back Kayne Ramsay has also been ruled out.
The 27-year-old will try to regain health and prove himself worthy of a contract extension, although it is unclear whether he is part of The Valley’s long-term ambitions.
Thierry Small
20-year-old left-back. Thierry Small will also be out of contract in 2025, after the club exercised an option to extend the short-term deal he signed when he joined earlier this year.
Small was linked with a surprise move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window, but he has had to contend with Josh Edwards for a starting spot for much of the season, so it would be intriguing to see if he signs a new contract with Charlton.
Tayo Edun
Tayo Edun has fallen out of favour at Charlton this season, and it appears doubtful that his contract will be extended before it expires next year.
The 26-year-old scored against Cambridge United in the Vertu Trophy earlier this season, and he will undoubtedly try to capitalise on any other opportunities that may arise for the rest of the season.
Josh Laqeretabua
Josh Laqeretabua made his League One debut against Burton Albion last month, although his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
The 19-year-old has seemingly impressed Nathan Jones this season, and he has performed admirably at right-back when called upon, despite the Addicks’ injury issues in that position, thus he is one player who is anticipated to prolong his contract before the conclusion of the season.
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