Goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski has agreed to join Sky Bet Championship side Charlton Athletic on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.

The 32-year-old arrived at Kenilworth Road shortly before the start of the 2023/24 season, joining from Blackburn Rovers in time to make his Premier League debut on the opening day at Brighton.

During an impressive debut campaign for the Hatters, Thomas quickly became a fans’ favourite with some impressive saves, none more so than a double stop in the home win over Crystal Palace that saw him recognised with the Castrol Save of the Month for November 2023, and the Premier League’s overall Save of the Season award.

His form also earned him a first international cap for Belgium and selection for the 2024 European Championship, as well as being voted Players’ Player of the Year by his team-mates.

In April he picked up the 2024/25 Diamond Player of the Season award in the same week that he lost his father, Jacek (pictured below), with manager Matt Bloomfield travelling to Belgium to accompany him on the train journey back to play in the 1-0 win over Coventry three days later.

“Thomas is someone who I will always have the greatest respect for what he did for us at the end of last season, playing so soon after his father’s passing,” said Matt.

“I only want the best for Thomas and his family. He gave us everything in every game he played for us, and I will always watch his future career with real interest.”

Thomas leaves with all our thanks for his service over two seasons and 85 appearances for the Hatters, as well as our best wishes to him and his family for the future.