Charlton Athletic sign Ipswich Town striker Freddie Ladapo on loan

Charlton Athletic have completed the loan signing of Ipswich Town forward Freddie Ladapo.

The 30-year-old, who Crystal Palace plucked out of non-league football at Margate in 2016, has made 22 appearances for the Tractor Boys this season.

Ladapo has also played for Rotherham, Plymouth and Southend.

Addicks head coach Michael Appleton said: “Freddie’s a massive goal threat who brings lots of quality.

“He’s a player who’s comfortable playing with his back to goal and running towards goal. He’s very quick, he’s athletic, he’s got a very good record at this level and he’s a really exciting signing. I think everyone is going to look forward to having him on board.”

Technical director Andy Scott added: “Freddie is someone we’ve been after for a long time. He’s got a proven record of scoring goals in this league and getting promotions.

“He’s been at Ipswich most recently and shown he can compete in the Championship as well. It’s a major coup to be able to bring in a player of his quality.”

Ladapo is Charlton’s sixth signing of the transfer window and has won promotion from League One on three occasions – twice with Rotherham and also during his time with Ipswich.