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Charlton Athletic signs goalkeeper Okonkwo on loan from Wrexham

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Charlton Athletic signs goalkeeper Okonkwo on loan from Wrexham
Summary

Charlton Athletic has signed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham. Okonkwo, who joined Wrexham in 2023 and played 39 Championship games last season, adds to Charlton's roster as their eighth summer signing. He has kept 46 clean sheets in 121 games for Wrexham and did not feature in their opening league match. Charlton's managing director expressed excitement about Okonkwo's potential impact during the Championship season.

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  • •Okonkwo has 46 clean sheets in 121 Wrexham appearances.
  • •He played 39 games in the Championship last season.
  • •Charlton is actively strengthening its squad with multiple signings.
  • •Wrexham loaned Okonkwo after he missed their opening league game.
  • •Charlton Athletic aims for a competitive season in the Championship.
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  • 4:50 PMBBC Sport — Charlton sign Wrexham keeper Okonkwo on loan
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Charlton Athletic sign goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham.

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