Oldham Athletic sign Charlie Olson on loan from Blackburn Rovers

Oldham Athletic sign Charlie Olson on loan from Blackburn Rovers

Charlie Olson has signed a season long loan from Blackburn Rovers.

Oldham Athletic have signed young defender Charlie Olson on a season-long loan from Blackburn Rovers.

 

The 20-year-old, who has captained Rovers’ Under-21s, spent much of last season on loan with Altrincham in the National League, making 25 appearances from October.

 

And after being voted Altrincham’s young player of the year in 2024/25, Latics boss Micky Mellon believes the 20-year-old is ready for the step up.

 

Having first joined Blackburn Rovers in 2012 from Sunday League side Town Green, Olson has progressed through the club’s ranks, becoming a key figure within the U18s and academy set-up before stepping up to skipper the U21s.

 

In July 2024, he signed a new two-year deal with an option at Ewood Park.

After agreeing a season-long loan at Boundary Park, Olson said: “Oldham’s a big club with great support, and I’m looking forward to the challenge of helping the team this season.

“I played here last year and it’s by far the best atmosphere I’ve played in. So to call this place home for the season is something I’m really excited about.”

 

Manager Micky Mellon said after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home to Colchester United that he was looking to add young players to his squad.

 

Of securing Olson he added: “Charlie is a player with real maturity for his age.

 

“He’s had a taste of senior football and shown he can handle it. We believe he’ll be a really strong addition to the squad.

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