Charlton winger Ricky Holmes has joined Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.
Holmes, who only signed a new three-year deal last summer, has been chased by the Blades for almost a year.
Last season’s player of the year scored 19 goals in 64 appearances. He leaves during a difficult period with boss Karl Robinson unable to make any permanent signings while Roland Duchatelet tries to sell the club.
Charlton director Richard Murray said: “I’d like to thank Ricky for his contribution to the club while he was here. He scored some special goals that will live long in the memory with Charlton fans.
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"As everyone is aware, the owner is talking to various parties about a potential takeover and while that is ongoing he has said there will not be funds made available to bring players in on a permanent basis.
"With Ricky going, however, that does free up some space on the wage bill and Karl, [head of recruitment] Steve Gallen and the team will be looking at how best to utilise that.”
The fee for Holmes is believed to be in the region of £400,000.
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