{"id":577356,"date":"2021-01-04T18:51:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T23:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=577356"},"modified":"2021-01-04T18:51:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T23:51:53","slug":"charlton-athletic-sign-danish-striker-ronnie-schwartz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/04\/charlton-athletic-sign-danish-striker-ronnie-schwartz\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlton Athletic Sign Danish Striker Ronnie Schwartz"},"content":{"rendered":"

League One promotion chasers Charlton Athletic<\/a> have made FC Midtjylland striker Ronnie Schwartz their first January signing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The striker arrives for an undisclosed fee signing a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Valley. Charlton have been short on goals in the forward areas and they will be hoping Schwartz is the main to change that.<\/p>\n

Charlton Athletic Sign Striker Ronnie Schwartz on a Permanent Deal From FC Midtjylland<\/h2>\n

Schwartz Happy to Join the Addicks<\/h3>\n

Schwartz has been a proven goal scorer wherever he has played. He has 119 goals in 287 career appearances to date. He has finished top scorer of a league in his last two seasons. He helped Silkeborg secure promotion to the Danish Superliga before moving to FC Midtjylland and helping them secure the Superliga title.<\/p>\n

He has plenty of pedigree but joins a Charlton side battling for promotion in League One<\/a>. The Addicks sit seventh, outside the play-off places on goal difference. They are five points off the automatic promotion places.<\/p>\n

Schwartz needs Home Office approval under the EU Settlement Scheme. Charlton are confident he will receive that in time to face Accrington Stanley<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the club\u2019s website<\/a> about his move, Schwartz said: \u201cIt is a really good feeling to be here, to be a part of this massive club with a huge history.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t wait to play my first game at The Valley, unfortunately, it will be without fans, but it is a beautiful stadium and I am happy to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee Bowyer Pleased With New Addition<\/h3>\n

Manager Lee Bowyer added: \u201cHis finishing is very good, I witnessed it first hand in training today. To see him finishing the way he does and know that he is going to improve is a big plus.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrikers tend to win you games, once we create chances he is a fox in the box. His work rate is good, his movement is good and he\u2019s very clever. He\u2019s got all the experience, so it\u2019s a great signing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Owner Thomas Sandgaard Delighted to Bring in Danish Compatriot Ronnie Schwartz<\/h3>\n

Charlton\u2019s new owner has always made his views clear and is determined to back Lee Bowyer to get Charlton back to the Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the club\u2019s new signing, Sandgaard said: \u201cI am very happy to get the signing of Ronnie completed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were looking to bring in a striker that fitted in with our planning and we\u2019re pleased we have been able to do that. Ronnie is a proven goalscorer, with a great goalscoring record. I am excited to see him pull on a Charlton shirt at The Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n

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