According to X reporter Richard Cawley, Charlton Athletic has an option to extend Lucas Ness’ contract this summer.
Charlton Athletic has seen a slew of academy graduates rise through the ranks to join the first-team squad in recent years.
Ness, a defender, is among them, having made 43 senior games after 20 this season. Under Nathan Jones, he has struggled to get game time, but the 22-year-old is still a potential defensive prospect.
However, his future has been clouded by uncertainty this summer.
Ness is among those out of contract at the end of the season, but South London Press writer Richard Cawley has revealed a condition in his contract.
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On X, Cawley states that Charlton Athletic has the option to extend Ness’ contract beyond this summer.
That would allow them to keep his services without agreeing on new terms, eliminating the chance of losing him for free against their will.
A decision to make.
While the option to keep Ness exists, it is not guaranteed that Charlton Athletic will exercise it.
That choice will be made by manager Jones and those around him, who must consider whether the academy graduate can maintain a first-team role in the future.
If not, triggering the option may still be a good business decision. This manner, the Addicks can still earn a fee for Ness if they decide to Instead of letting him go for free, move him on.
The former Torquay United loanee will be hoping for a chance to demonstrate his ability in the next few games of the season, but after being left out of the previous three matchday teams, only time will tell if he gets that opportunity.
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