Maleace Asamoah joins Wigan Athletic until 2027

English Championship side Wigan Athletic have signed forward Maleace Asamoah from League Two side Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.

Asamoah made a total of nine appearances for the Cod Army after joining the club in the summer of 2023 and joins the Latics on a three-year deal.

“I was excited when I got the call because I know Wigan is a prestigious club with a lot of history. I feel like it’s a great fit for me," he told Wigan's website.

“With the Gaffer [Shaun Maloney] being a winger himself, it was a no-brainer to come because I feel like I’ll progress really well here."

The 21-year-old, who came through the Academy ranks at Reading, spent time in Greece with Super League sides Kalamata and Olympiacos Volos before linking up with his father and former Northampton Town striker Derek Asamoah at Isthmian League North Division side New Salamis FC. 

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His electric form for the non-league outfit caught the attention of multiple onlookers and Asamoah made a permanent switch to Fleetwood Town in the summer of 2023.

He made his professional debut against Carlisle United on the opening day of the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One campaign, featuring a further eight times before joining the Cod Army's sister club Waterford.

He marked his League of Ireland debut with a goal against Shelbourne, which proved to be a sign of things to come as the young forward enjoyed a very successful spell.

He made 17 appearances for the Blues, netting six times and setting up a further four goals for his teammates before returning to the Fylde coast.

Asamoah starred on both flanks, and led the line for the Irish outfit, becoming a real fan's favourite in the process.

Asamoah, who was born to Ghanaian parents in England, is eligible to represent Ghana at any level.