Richard O'Donnell signs for Wigan Athletic

Walsall goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell has signed for League One Wigan on a free transfer.more

The 26-year-old will join the Latics on a three-year deal when his Saddlers contract expires at the end of July.

Walsall announced yesterday that their player of the season had turned down a new deal at the Banks's Stadium and Wigan, who were relegated from the Championship at the end of the season, announced his signing today.

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The signing is subject to O'Donnell passing a medical at the DW Stadium next month.

Latics manager Gary Caldwell said: "I'm delighted Richard has agreed to join us.

"There were a number of clubs chasing his signature and we had to move quickly to get him because we had identified him as a potential target.

"He's at a good age and fits in with the profile of ambitious players we are looking for and he will be a quality addition to the squad."