Nathan Jones signs new long term contract with Charlton amid interest from Cardiff

Nathan Jones signs a new long term contract with newly promoted Charlton Athletic amid interest from his boyhood club Cardiff City.

Jones, has signed a new five-year contract, extending his tenure until 2030 and can now prepare for life in the Championship.

Since joining in February 2024, Jones has significantly improved the team, securing promotion from League One in his first full season after avoiding relegation in 2023/24.

He has instilled a clear identity and built a foundation for long-term success. Jones expressed pride in continuing his journey with the club he loves, while Chairman Gavin Carter and Managing Director James Rodwell praised his leadership, vision, and role in fostering unity and progress, aligning with the club’s ambitious goals.

It also means that Aaron Ramsey is now the strong favourite for the Cardiff City job.

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We’re delighted to announce that Nathan Jones has signed a new five-year contract with the club ✍️#cafc

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The club said in a statement: Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce that men’s first-team Manager Nathan Jones has signed a new five-year contract with the club, committing his future to the Addicks until the summer of 2030.

Since joining Charlton in February 2024, Jones has overseen significant progress both on and off the pitch, instilling a clear identity and helping to build a strong foundation for long-term success.

After steering the club away from the relegation zone in 2023/24, Jones guided the Addicks to promotion from Sky Bet League One in his first full campaign in charge.

Nathan Jones said: “I’m very proud and delighted. I still had three years left but for the club to come to me and want to continue that journey meant a lot to me because it’s a club that I love. We’ve just taken one big step, but that’s only one big step, we still have a long way to go to achieve our goals and I’m glad that I’ll continue to work towards that.”

Club Chairman Gavin Carter said: “We have a really cohesive group forming at Charlton – from the players and coaching staff to the wider team behind the scenes and of course our supporters. Nathan has been a key part of that unity and our success on the pitch this season means we are ahead of schedule in our long-term planning for the club. Nathan understands the values of this club and shares our ambition for where we want to go. We’re thrilled to have him on board for the long-term.”

Managing Director James Rodwell added: “Nathan has done an incredible job since returning to the club last year. His leadership has been crucial in developing a culture and structure that has enabled us to progress. His vision, energy and commitment to the club are clear to see, and we’re delighted he’ll be leading us forward. This long-term commitment enables us to plan, creates stability and allows us to develop a strategy that can only benefit the football club.”

Here’s how fans reacted as Nathan Jones signs a new long term contract with Charlton amid interest from Cardiff…

@PNEChatter: Some contract that in fairness, fair play.

@ArgyleLife1886: CARDIFF MUDDED

@DanHatton97: I can’t remember the last time we gave anyone a five year deal 😍😍😍

@BigBadBraz: Is 10:30am too early for a tug?

@10woz_: Put the champagne on ice the reds are going up twice

@jbennett1997: We finally have competent owners 😍

@juve93addicks: Wow! Finally we have some stability, with a long term vision and project, most importantly the manager wants to be a part of. Only good things are coming Charlton’s way at long last 🔥

@cafc_boi: WE ARE STAYING UP SAY WE ARE STAYING UP

@GeorgeMurfet_: Massive statement that. In Jonesy we trust

@shaunyalad88: That is unbelievable. We well and truly have our club back 🗡️❤️

@DooDooFestyles: 5 more years 5 more years Nathan Jones 🎶

@WilkinsKian: We are actually going to the prem with this fucker ain’t we and I’m here for it

@jay_stemmers1: Hold that @CardiffCityFC

@maccalad10: Imagine if the club have put a release clause in this new contract & is now met by Cardiff lol 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

@Gate2Podcast: Used his boyhood club to secure himself a more lucrative long term contract at his current club. Even the little weasel doesn’t want to be near them 🤣

@matevans01: Bad day to be a Cardiff fan 👀

@tylerowlinson02: What a start to Friday this is!!! 😍😍 let’s hope he gets that backing from the board in the summer IN JONES WE TRUST!! #cafc

@CAFCciaran: The best thing we could’ve done this summer

@jpuddifoot: The year is 2030, NJ is still reminding the fans about Godden, but where are #cafc? Only time will tell. Let’s hope he’s given the budget to build a team to stabilise in the Championship though!

@CAFC_SF88: Can’t wait to see this man lead the boys out at the Camp Nou

@Harrycafc11: Serious intent behind that, hopefully spending money follows.

@harriesdon87: That’s quite a big contract. Shows both the club and management are pushing in same direction