Football News Update: Crawley Town Signs Wealdstone Defender Charlie Barker
In a significant move, Crawley Town have secured the signing of Wealdstone defender Charlie Barker for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old centre-back, who is the son of former Crawley manager Richie Barker, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Red Devils.
Barker’s journey in professional football began at Charlton’s academy, where he made 11 appearances for the Addicks in all competitions, including three starts in League One when he was just 17 years old. After leaving Charlton a year ago, the young defender joined Wealdstone on loan in October 2022, going on to play 43 National League games for the club last season.
“My agent had some calls from a few clubs, but as soon as I heard Crawley were interested, I was excited and knew that I wanted to come here. The club did unbelievably well last season, and I have a few connections with some of the boys here, who only had positive things to say.”
This signing is a significant boost for Crawley Town as they look to build on their strong performance in the previous season and make their mark in the upcoming EFL League Two campaign. Fans of the club will undoubtedly be eager to see Barker, the son of a former manager, make his mark and contribute to the team’s success.
With the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup, and other major football events on the horizon, this transfer news will surely generate excitement among football enthusiasts. As the Africa Cup of Nations standings, Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup competitions continue to unfold, the addition of Charlie Barker to Crawley Town’s roster will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
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