Defender Ben Purrington has rejoined Charlton on a permanent three-year deal from Rotherham following a successful loan spell last season. The left-back arrived at The Valley during January and went on to make 21 appearances for Charlton, scoring in the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Sunderland at Wembley. Purrington becomes the fourth player to sign for the Addicks during the summer transfer window as Lee Bowyer strengthens the squad for the challenges ahead in the Championship. The 23-year-old, who started his career with Plymouth, completed the formalities of his transfer at Charlton’s training camp in Malaga on Tuesday and cannot wait to get started again. “It’s a great feeling to be back with the boys. I see that same togetherness that we had last year. I’ve seen that straight away with a hard session today,” Purrington said on the Charlton website. “It’s a pleasure to be back, I can’t wait to get started. There is no better feeling now than being back especially after the unbelievable year we had last year.” Addicks boss Bowyer, who recently committed his own future to the south London club, believes Purrington will prove a welcome addition. “He’s great, has a great attitude, he’s young, he wants to learn and he’s a winner, so all the boxes were ticked with Ben,” Bowyer said. “He knows the group already, so that’s an advantage, so it was a nice surprise for the lads when he rocked up for lunch this afternoon.” Topics Lee Bowyer, Championship, Charlton Addicks do not see a future with Bowyer Charlton close to takeover – De Turck Bowyer eyeing new dawn at Charlton after promotion Bowyer signs Charlton extension after appearing on brink of exit Theresa May says Lionesses ‘inspired millions’ as social media reacts to defeat Neville hails Lionesses despite semi-final loss Goodwin keen to build long-term foundations at St Mirren Lennon has Champions League concern after Simunovic red card Mali top Africa Cup of Nations Group E as Haidara strike seals win over Angola The new Financial Fair Play rule change that could completely change how next season’s Premier League plays out EVERY Premier League club’s breakthrough star of 2019/20 Arsenal have entered talks with this free agent Quiz! How many of the 100 most expensive Premier League transfers can you name? Quiz! How many of Arsenal’s 50 biggest transfers can you name?
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