East Street Investments have completed their takeover of Charlton, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced. The deal was announced for the first time at the end of November and was subject to approval by the English Football League. Outgoing owner Roland Duchatelet had been trying to sell the club since 2017. Duchatelet told the club’s website: “It was vital for the long-term health of Charlton Athletic that this deal was completed at the very start of the January transfer window. We already have plans in place to support (manager) Lee (Bowyer) and his staff over the next month.”Charlton are currently 19th in the Championship with just one win from their last four matches.

Source: Express January 02, 2020 14:48 UTC