Alex Jones, the Ipswich Town reporter for the East Anglian Daily Times, has voiced his confidence in Gassan Ahadme’s success under Nathan Jones at Charlton Athletic. Highlighting the striker’s crucial role in preserving Cambridge United’s League One status last season, Jones praised Ahadme’s physicality and ability to lead the line effectively.
With Charlton securing the 23-year-old on a four-year deal, Jones believes Ahadme’s partnership with Matty Godden will be particularly effective, with Godden’s poaching skills complementing Ahadme’s strength in holding up the ball and disrupting defenses. Having scored 13 goals for Cambridge United last season, Ahadme proved himself to be a key player in their survival.
Jones noted that Cambridge heavily relied on Ahadme’s goalscoring prowess, emphasizing his value to the team in critical moments. Recognizing his aerial ability and adaptability to different styles of play, Jones believes that Ahadme will excel in a two-striker system at Charlton.
Despite Ahadme’s limited playing time at Ipswich Town, Jones acknowledged that the move to Charlton makes sense for the striker’s career progression, especially after Ipswich’s promotion to the Premier League. While Ahadme may have faced challenges breaking into the team at a higher level, Jones is optimistic about his prospects in League One with Charlton Athletic.
