Charlton Athletic sign Luton defender Reece Burke

Charlton Athletic have signed defender Reece Burke from Luton Town on a two-year deal, with an option to extend for a further year. Burke, a 28-year-old center-back with Premier League and Championship experience, previously worked with Charlton manager Nathan Jones at Luton, and the connection played a key role in the transfer. Burke's career has included time at West Ham, Hull City, and Luton, where injuries have limited his appearances in recent seasons. Charlton, newly promoted to the Championship, are actively strengthening their squad under Jones, who has also secured signings like goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski, Amari’i Bell, Sonny Carey, and Tanto Olaofe. The move continues a trend of Charlton recruiting players from Jones' former club, Luton Town, as the manager looks to build a competitive side for the higher league. Despite questions about Burke's fitness, the club and manager are optimistic that he will be a valuable addition to the squad.