Tottenham and Charlton Athletic agree transfer

The central midfielder is the Addicks’ third acquisition of the January window following the arrivals of Chuks Aneke and Juan Castillo.

Charlton currently find themselves stationed 14th in League One following an upsurge under new manager Johnnie Jackson, and they will hope that John can help continue their ascent up the table.

Welcome to Charlton, Nile John! ✍️

The Addicks have secured the signing of England youth international Nile John on loan from @SpursOfficial until the end of the season.#cafc | https://t.co/f36HsGcQDw

— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) January 27, 2022

He is in line to make his debut at Portsmouth next Monday, before making his bow at The Valley the following weekend when Charlton lock horns with local rivals Wimbledon.

A highly-regarded prospect within North London, John has been with the Premier League giants since the age of seven and has represented England at various youth levels. 

He made his professional debut in a Europa League showdown against Wolfsberg last term and has featured twice this year in Tottenham’s Europa Conference League campaign.

The 18-year-old comes with the advocacy of former Charlton manager Chris Powell, who was at the club’s training ground with John to help him settle in with his new surroundings.

Following the move, John told the club’s website: “I’m over the moon, I’m really looking forward to it.

“I’m really excited to get out there and play for the fans and the badge.

“Chris Powell is someone who I confide in- this connection with Charlton that he’s had and the history and how the fans have been, how the club is a unit, allowed me to feel more welcomed.

“I’m really grateful for Chris that we’ve got this connection, this link together.” 

Current boss Jackson