Charlton Athletic are reportedly willing to allow Nathan Asiimwe to depart the club on loan amid EFL and Scottish interest, according to reports.
The Addicks have enjoyed a busy transfer window so far this summer, with a number of high profile additions to the squad as Nathan Jones looks to turn the League One side into promotion hopefuls once again. Despite the departures of Alfie May, George Dobson and others the squad is arguably stronger than in previous seasons.
One of the club’s breakthrough talents, who emerged from the clubs academy Nathan Asiimwe forced his way into becoming an option early into the season under Michael Appleton. However when the former Lincoln City and Blackpool boss departed his opportunities seemingly dried up. With 18 League One appearances to his name and 25 total appearances it is clear that the right back needs to get minutes under his belt if he wants to return to first team contention at The Valley.
Now, according to Pete O’Rourke the player is being allowed to leave by the third-tier side.
Taking to Twitter (X) the journalist wrote: “Charlton willing to let young talent Nathan Asiimwe to go out on loan with a number of EFL and SPL clubs interested in him. The right-back broke into the Charlton first-team last season making 23 appearances. #cafc”
Where next for Asiimwe?
It is clear already that he will not get an opportunity in the Addicks first team squad, at least in the opening half of the season. So it is better for all parties that he be allowed to depart and further his development.
He has some League One experience so the natural step would be to allow him to take up a position in a League Two club who can guarantee him more minutes as well as natural development and coaching.
Scotland does also present an opportunity but with a slightly different style of football north of the border it may be more advantageous for him to show he has what it takes in the EFL.