Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Billy Koumetio from Dundee for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old has penned a four-year contract to become the Addicks’ second signing of the summer transfer window in as many days following the arrival of Slovakia international Ivan Mesík on Tuesday afternoon.
After completing his switch to south-east London, Koumetio said: “I’m very happy about the move here. The manager spoke to me about the vision that he has for the club and for the players as well. He spoke to me about how he wants me and the team to play, how I can adapt and how all those things will help me become a better person and a better player.
“When he spoke to me about the project he has for me, it was quite convincing. From that day when I spoke to him, I realised this was the best move I could make for my career.”
Manager Nathan Jones commented: “We’re delighted to add Billy. Again, Billy is one that we’ve monitored and chased for a while. We’re really pleased and he fits the bill in everything that we want here. He’s an excellent size, he’s super athletic and technically very good having obviously had a real good move to Liverpool.
“He then had to find home a little bit, so he did that at Dundee and then we felt that we were the next step in his progression. He can add real competition, strength and a different dynamic to our defensive unit, so we’re delighted to have him and I’m sure he’ll be a fixture for us.”
Managing Director James Rodwell added: “We’re delighted to bring Billy to Charlton. He’s a player we’ve monitored for a long time and fits what we’re aiming to add to the squad this summer. Our recruitment approach is deliberate and focused, identifying players who can contribute to the club’s direction both now and in the future.
"Billy is young, athletic and technically capable, and we believe he has the potential to develop with us as we continue to progress.”
Born in Lyon, France, Koumetio spent time at his hometown club Olympique Lyon and US Orléans as a youngster before joining Liverpool in November 2018.
The defender penned his first professional contract with the Reds in August 2020 and earned his senior debut four months later in Liverpool’s Champions League tie against Midtjylland.
After gaining valuable senior experience during loan spells with Austria Vienna, USL Dunkerque and Blackburn Rovers, he completed a permanent move to Dundee in the summer of 2024.
The France youth international has since made 43 appearances for the Dee, scoring once.
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