Director of Performance Services Dr Will Abbott will leave Charlton Athletic in September after nearly two years with the club.
Abbott has played a key role in shaping the club’s performance department since his arrival in November 2023. During his time at the club, he has developed staff and implemented processes that have positively impacted all aspects of Charlton’s performance services.
Managing Director James Rodwell said: "We’d like to thank Will for his contributions to Charlton since his arrival. He has played a significant role in driving the club forward, and supporters will have seen the dramatic improvement in men’s first-team player availability and overall fitness.
"While we reluctantly accept his decision to take on a new challenge, he leaves behind a strong foundation - an excellent performance team and robust systems that will continue to benefit the club for years to come.
"We wish him all the best for the future and he will always be welcome back at The Valley."
Abbott added: "Charlton is a wonderful club with hardworking, passionate staff and an incredible fanbase. I’ve absolutely loved my time here and it's been great to see the progress made across the men’s, women’s, boys and girls programmes. Last season's promotion to the Championship especially will live long in the memory. It has been a very tough decision to take to leave the club, but I felt it was the right time to take on the next challenge in my career.
"I’ll still be following the club and wish everyone at Charlton the best for an exciting season ahead."
The club has now begun the process of recruiting a new performance services lead.
