Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has described the club’s summer transfer window as “wonderful” after the Addicks significantly strengthened their squad, with Kenya international Timothy Ouma among the players brought in.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCharlton completed nine major summer additions, including Ouma, who joined from Slavia Prague on a season-long loan with an option to make the transfer permanent. The 22-year-old made his Championship debut on Wednesday night in the 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930179##Reflecting on the club’s recruitment after the West Brom game, Jones was particularly pleased with how Charlton managed to attract players despite competing against clubs with greater financial resources.“It was a wonderful window. We knew we had to work so hard this window because, to add quality to this side, it was going to take time. We were in for a lot of the same players as other sides who have greater financial resources.” Charlton strengthened in every area of the pitch during the window. The arrivals included centre-backs Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo, Billy Koumetio from Dundee and Tyler Bindon from Nottingham Forest.STARS ABROAD: Ouma makes Championship debut as Vyner is benched in Wrexham winIn midfield, Jones added Ouma and experienced former England international Nathaniel Chalobah, while Danny McNamara arrived from Millwall to bolster the right-back position.Further attacking options came in the form of Karlan Grant from West Bromwich Albion and Millenic Alli from Luton Town, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo joined on loan from Wrexham.Ouma was Charlton’s seventh signing when he arrived in August, with Jones describing the Kenyan as a player the club had followed for a considerable period.Mette lays out long-term vision as Tusker return to continental stage“We’re delighted to get Timothy over the line. He’s a player that we’ve monitored for a long, long time and he comes with real good pedigree.” The Charlton boss also highlighted Ouma’s qualities, adding:“He’s an athletic, technical midfield player who has had some good experience and he’ll add real quality to our midfield.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9930456##Jones believes the recruitment has left Charlton with a considerably stronger squad to tackle the gruelling campaign.“We had to sell a product to players and be patient to pick the right ones, and we did. We’ve strengthened in every area, and I thank the board and the owners for that because that’s all you can ask going in and coming out of a window.” For Ouma, his Championship debut against West Brom represents the latest step in a career that has taken him from Nairobi to Sweden, the Czech Republic and Poland before earning his move to English football.Charlton’s unbeaten start has also provided an encouraging backdrop for the new arrivals, with Jones’ side taking 10 points from their opening four matches.Mozzart Bet Cup champions lead big-spending clubs in concluded off-season transfer window
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