Charlton Athletic sign giant striker Simon Makienok on loan

Charlton Athletic have signed Danish striker Simon Makienok from Palermo on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old, who stands at 6'7", leaves Palermo for 2015-16 after failing to make a start or score in his first season in Serie A following a switch from Brondby a year ago.

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"We now have a player who finally fills that number nine position we have been searching for," Charlton boss Guy Luzon told the club website.

"He will make us stronger in attack and his height will give us a very different threat which defenders will find difficult to play against, but he is very good with his feet also."

Makienok will become Charlton's tallest ever first-team player.