Zak Ansah signed a two-year deal with the Addicks on Friday. Ansah is a 20-year-old and has been released by Arsenal.

Charlton were thought to be interested in bringing Ansah to The Valley for a season long loan last summer.

Zak is the son of former Southend midfielder, Andy Ansah, who is a big Addicks fan.

Ansah will initially be involved with Jason Euell’s Under-21 squad but the club will be hoping that he is pushing for a first team berth before the end of the season.

The Sidcup born striker is a pacy player and could develop into a useful performer. Ansah did not make a first team appearance for the Gunners, though he was on the bench for a Champions League game against Olympiacos.

Ansah joins Kurtis Cumberbatch as a summer recruit for the Under-21 squad. Cumberbatch is a winger who was released by Watford, having previously been at Tottenham.