Football News Update: Wigan Athletic Bolster Attacking Options with Chelsea Winger Dion Rankine
In a significant move, Wigan Athletic have secured the services of Chelsea winger Dion Rankine on a three-year deal. The 21-year-old, who honed his skills at the Chelsea academy, spent last season on loan with Wigan’s League One rivals, Exeter City, where he made 36 appearances across all competitions.
This transfer marks Wigan’s third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of defender Michael Olakigbe and defender Calvin Ramsay, who joined on loan from Brentford and Liverpool, respectively.
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney expressed his excitement about the addition, stating, “He has all the attributes that we are looking for in a wide forward, as well as the determination to enjoy a successful season.” Maloney highlighted Rankine’s versatility, noting that the young talent can play on both sides of the pitch and will bring “speed and 1v1 ability to our attacking play, as well as having a brilliant mentality when we don’t have the ball.”
This signing is expected to bolster Wigan’s attacking options as they prepare for the upcoming season, with the club aiming to mount a strong challenge in the EFL League One. Fans will eagerly await Rankine’s debut in a Wigan shirt as the team looks to build on their previous campaign and potentially secure promotion to the EFL Championship.
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