Moaners were starting to come out from beneath their stones to complain about the lack of summer signings, but little did they know that the club had been talking to Ivan Mesik since the end of the season.
The left back and Slovakian international has signed for the Addicks from the Netherlands for an undisclosed fee. He is the first Slovakian to play for Charlton, showing that the club is looking beyond the usual English journeymen.
Heracles Almelo technical director Ernest Faber commented on Ivan Mesik: "He has meant a lot to our club. This transfer is a great step in his career and a chance that he would like to use. We thank Ivan for everything he has done for Heracles Almelo and we wish him and his family all the success at Charlton Athletic."
Richard Cawley has stated: 'It is no secret that Jones has made having left wing-back cover or competition for Josh Edwards a priority after the Scot missed nearly all of last season with an ankle injury.'
Mesik told Cawley “My main strength is aggression. I like duels and to go
sometimes fully to the ball. I like to tackle - but in a good way. I’m trying
to play aggressively but also bring the ball up when there is open space. I
like to dribble the ball to open the gate, to play between the lines. I’m a
modern type of player.”
“There was a kind of happiness when I saw the stadium (The
Valley) but of course I would like to see a sold-out stadium, to see the people
in it. It feels great. I can’t wait to get started."
Reports from the Netherlands state that he has good pace, is physically strong and has a long throw.
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