Will Mannion joined the Addicks in June 2024, signing a three-year contract, with the club option of an extra year.

Born in Hillingdon, Mannion joined AFC Wimbledon aged 16 and immediately impressed, starring in a historic FA Youth Cup run that saw the Dons knock out two Premier League academies in Watford and Newcastle United.

That earned him a move to then-Premier League outfit Hull City in the summer of 2016 and he subsequently made his international debut for England U19s in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. 

The goalkeeper made his senior bow in August 2017 in the Tigers’ EFL Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers.

He gained further senior experience during loan spells with Plymouth Argyle, Aldershot Town and Kidderminster Harriers before signing for Cypriot side Pafos in August 2020.

Mannion returned to England the following summer, linking up with Cambridge United. In October 2021, he joined National League South outfit Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan deal and featured 12 times, including the Hawks’ Emirates FA Cup first-round tie at The Valley.

He has since made 41 appearances for the U’s and established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in the latter part of the 2023/24 season.