Eastleigh snap up former Charlton forward Ghandour

National League club Eastleigh have signed former Charlton Athletic forward Hady Ghandour on a free transfer.

Ex-Lebanon international Ghandour, who appeared in World Cup qualifying in 2021, was released by Aldershot Town in April.

"I have been here a few times over the years and I have always thought this was a great facility and club," the 26-year-old told the Spitfires' website, external. "I'm very happy to be here."

Ghandour made his senior debut for Charlton in the EFL Trophy in November 2020 and was part of the Aldershot squad that won the competition in the 2024-25 season.

Born in London and eligible for Lebanon through his parents, he impressed as a prospect at Tooting and Mitcham United and joined Maidstone United twice and Chelmsford City once on loan from the Addicks.

Maidstone signed Ghandour permanently but he made only three starts in the 2022-23 National League season before switching to Aldershot, where he scored eight goals in 58 fifth-tier outings over three seasons.

Matt Gray has now made two signings since becoming Eastleigh manager in May, having added former Cheltenham Town centre-back Ibrahim Bakare last week.