We’re delighted to confirm the signing of promising Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Charlie Penman, on a season-long loan!
The 19-year-old joined The Seagulls from Blackpool in 2021 and has progressed through their youth ranks, becoming a key part of their Under 21s side in their Premier League 2, EFL Trophy and National League Cup campaigns.
Penman has trained with Brighton’s first-team on multiple occasions since he first joined the South Coast side and was even listed as one of The Guardian’s 20 best talents at Premier League Clubs back in 2022.
On Penman’s signing, Tommy Widdrington said: “Charlie’s a lad that we’ve looked at before but not had the opportunity to sign. He played at the EBB Stadium in our National League Cup clash with Brighton earlier this season and impressed us.
Having had a chat with him, all parties feel that this is a great fit and we’d like to thank Brighton for their help in getting this deal sorted once Charlie became available.
He’s a left-sided defender which is an area in which we’ve had lots of injuries and though this is his first loan spell in men’s football, we feel that Charlie will fit in perfectly and know our supporters will give him a brilliant welcome.
Welcome to the Shots, Charlie!
