Local businessman completes purchase of Wigan Athletic | OneFootball

Wigan have confirmed that a company backed by local businessman Mike Danson has brought 100 per cent of the club.

The Lancashire side have been in dire financial straights recently with players and staff not being paid this past month.

But now a company back by Danson has completed the purchase of Wigan and paid all outstanding debts.

In a statement, Danson said: “I am delighted to become involved in Wigan Athletic Football Club. I was born in Wigan, I grew up locally and the community of the town is close to my heart.

“I want to recognise that the Club has a hugely important part to play in the local community, not just for players, but for fans, employees and all its suppliers, business partners and numerous community groups. We have worked hard to provide the EFL with a realistic financial plan to stabilise operations. We look forward to a fresh start for the Club and planning for the upcoming season.

“Many community and Club representatives including Lisa Nandy MP, David Molyneux, Executive Leader of Wigan Council and Alison McKenzie-Folan CEO of Wigan Council, along with the Official Wigan Athletic Supporters Club and the EFL, have worked extremely hard to bring about a positive conclusion to the Club’s recent troubles.

“Wigan Athletic and its fans have had a lot of uncertainty over recent years and the most important thing now is to give all stakeholders the opportunity to focus on the season ahead.”

Wigan will start next season in League One having finished bottom of the Championship last time out.