Patrick Bauer scored the goal that won Lee Bowyer's Charlton promotion in the League One play-off finalPreston North End have signed German defender Patrick Bauer on a three-year deal following his decision to leave fellow Championship side Charlton. Bauer, 26, scored the late goal in the League One play-off final that won promotion for Charlton back to the second tier after a three-year absence. But he turned down the offer of a new deal at Charlton, who are in talks about a potential takeover. "I am happy to play finally in the Championship again," said Bauer, who joined Charlton from Portuguese top-flight side Maritimo in June 2015 when the Addicks were still a second-tier club. "I spent a good time there, but it was time for me to start a new chapter in my career."

Source: BBC June 19, 2019 09:31 UTC