Jonathan Leko completes a transfer to Welsh side Penybont following his Charlton Athletic departure, having attracted League One interest this summer. The experienced forward, who featured for West Brom, Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic during his career, arrives at Bryntirion Park with a wealth of Football League experience. Penybont manager Rhys Griffiths adds another player with significant experience of the Championship and League One to an already impressive squad for a Cymru Premier side. Leko has played in the Football League throughout his career, predominantly in the Championship, where he has made more than 80 appearances. The 27-year-old has also tasted life at the very highest level, making 14 Premier League appearances during his career. Across 250 club appearances, Leko has registered 17 goals and 19 assists, highlighting the attacking quality he can bring to Griffiths’ side. His best record has come in League One, where he has scored six goals and provided four assists in 44 appearances. Last season, Leko featured 22 times across all competitions as his side secured promotion to League One, registering one assist along the way. Now, he has opted for a move to Welsh football and Penybont. It is understood Leko had a trial with EFL League One side Notts County this summer. However, a move to Meadow Lane did not materialise, opening the door for Penybont to secure the services of a player with considerable experience of the English professional game. The fact Leko was attracting interest from a League One club makes his arrival in South Wales an even more eye-catching piece of business. Leko’s arrival is arguably the clearest indication yet that Penybont have ambitions of competing at the very top end of Welsh football. New investors David Zeeman and Ryan Paisey have brought increased investment and ambition to the club, and the recruitment taking place this summer reflects that. Penybont are recruiting players with extensive experience of the English professional game, and Leko arguably represents the biggest statement of them all. A former Premier League player with more than 80 Championship appearances, Leko brings attacking quality to a side targeting the top of the table. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 19th in Championship, 53 pts, 13W-14D-19L from 46 games, recent form LWLDL. Goals this season: 44 scored, 58 conceded (-14 goal difference). Title race: 42 points behind leaders Coventry. Next fixture: vs West Brom (away, 2026-09-02) (21st in the table). Currently sidelined: Billy Koumetio, Timothy Ouma. The summer signing represents a statement of intent from Penybont as they look to compete at the very top end of Welsh football. Fans can check the squad page for the latest additions ahead of the new campaign. Charlton will look to move forward after losing the experienced forward, with the team currently 19th in the Championship table. The Addicks host Preston North End at The Valley this weekend, with Mesík making his full Charlton league debut in the starting lineup.