By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan from Sky Bet Championship side Wrexham, Prompt News Online reports.
The goalkeeper arrives as Nathan Jones’ eighth signing of the summer.
Okonkwo came through the ranks at Arsenal and went on to sign a professional contract with the Gunners.
The shotstopper worked his way up through the ranks, and appeared on the bench for the first team on a number of occasions.
The goalkeeper joined League Two outfit Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan in July 2022. He impressed during his time in Cheshire and kept 10 clean sheets in 22 appearances for the Alex.
He was recalled by Arsenal in January 2023.
In January 2023, Okonkwo joined Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz on loan until the end of the campaign. Throughout his short spell in Austria, he helped them lift the Austrian Cup, keeping a clean sheet in the final as they beat SK Rapid Wien 2-0.
Okonkwo totalled 18 appearances for Strum Graz in all competitions.
In September 2023, Okonkwo joined Wrexham on a season-long loan following Ben Foster’s retirement. He arrived shortly after the Red Dragons’ promotion from the National League to League Two.
The Nigerian quickly established himself as a key figure between the sticks, playing a crucial role as Wrexham continued their rise through the EFL under Phil Parkinson.
Okonkwo played an important part in back-to-back promotions, helping the club progress from League Two to League One and then from League One to the Championship.
He particularly impressed during Wrexham’s League One campaign, recording the second-highest number of clean sheets in the division. He also posted the highest clean-sheet percentage of any goalkeeper to make five or more appearances in the league.
The 24-year-old arrives in SE7 with two promotions under his belt, having played 121 games in a Wrexham shirt.
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