Blackburn Rovers, Charlton Athletic miss out as 37-year-old makes surprise Premier League move
07/01/2024 06:10 AM
Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic target John Ruddy has joined Newcastle United upon his exit from Birmingham City, it has been confirmed.
Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic have both been on the trail of veteran ‘keeper Ruddy amid questions over his future with relegated Birmingham City.
His fate was confirmed recently though as the 37-year-old announced he would not be staying on at St. Andrew’s as the Blues prepare to drop to League One.
The development will have offered hope to his admirers. Blackburn Rovers were first linked in April as John Eustace eyed a reunion, while Charlton Athletic were claimed to have entered talks last month.
Now though, it has been announced that Ruddy has made a shock move to the Premier League.
As announced on the club’s official website, Newcastle United have moved to bring Ruddy in on a one-year contract. He’ll join to offer cover in Eddie Howe’s goalkeeping department, taking a vast amount of experience with him to the North East.
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