Charlton captain Dobson to move to Hungary

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George Dobson was named Charlton captain in December 2022

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Charlton Athletic captain George Dobson is poised to complete a move to Hungarian club Fehérvár.

The club "made a number of contract offers" to Dobson this season but confirmed he had signed a pre-contract agreement with Fehérvár.

Dobson played 43 games for the Addicks in League One this season, more than any other player, as the club finished 16th in the table.

Fehérvár announced in February that Dobson would complete his move on 1 July., external

"The club would like to thank George Dobson, who has played 144 games for Charlton since joining in 2021 [from Sunderland]," Charlton said on their official website., external

"He's given his all for the club in every training session and every game and everyone at the club wishes him all the best in Hungary."

Elsewhere, Tyreece Campbell has agreed a new deal with the south London club.

Richard Chin, Michael Hector, Diallang Jaiyesimi, Jack Payne, Terell Thomas, Lewis Ward, Connor Wickham and Kazenga LuaLua are also leaving Charlton, having not been offered new deals.

The club is in discussions with Thierry Small over a new long-term contract, despite having the option of triggering a one-year extension.

Loan signings Tyreeq Bakinson, Panutche Camará, Lewis Fiorini, Freddie Ladapo and Louie Watson, who made 21 league appearances this season after joining from Luton Town, are set to return to their parent clubs this summer.