Returning Blackpool FC figure pinpoints why he wanted Bloomfield Road reunion as he bids farewell to Charlton Athletic with heartfelt message

Karoy Anderson is confident of enjoying success with Blackpool after completing a move from Charlton Athletic.

On the back of his 16 appearances on loan with the Seasiders in the second half of last season, the midfielder has returned to Bloomfield Road on a permanent deal - penning a four-year contract - which includes a 12-month option.

The 21-year-old states he’s excited to get the move over the line after finding a home on the Fylde Coast, and looking forward to making his mark in Tangerine once again.

“It feels great to be back,” he told the club’s in-house media.

“I had a really good time here last season and I’m confident we will have great seasons to come.

“I’m so excited to see everyone and get going again."

Despite Anderson’s positive displays with Blackpool, it always seemed pretty likely he would depart Charlton this summer.

The move marks the end of his lengthy association with the Addicks - whom he first joined as an eight-year-old.

After working his way up through the youth ranks at the Valley, he went on to make 88 senior outings for the South East London outfit on the back of his first-team debut in 2022.

Among his appearances was a cameo off the bench in the 2025 play-off final - which saw Nathan Jones’ side clinch victory over Leyton Orient to win promotion to the Championship.

Taking to social media to bid farewell to his boyhood club, Anderson wrote: “It’s difficult to put into words how to say goodbye to the place I’ve called home for the past 13 years but what I can say is that the journey has been incredible and a blessing in abundance.

“From joining at eight years old, moving through the academy, scoring on my debut and getting promoted at Wembley in front of all you Charlton fans are special memories I’ll always cherish.

“To all my teammates, the staff, the supporters and genuinely everyone who played a part in my journey, Thank you.

“You helped me grow into the man I am today. Charlton will always have a fond place in my heart. I wish you all the best for the future1Luv.”