Latics seal Kingson deal

Premier League club Wigan have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Richard Kingson.

Ghana goalkeeper signs on

Premier League club Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Richard Kingson. The Ghana international, who was a free agent after leaving Birmingham at the end of last season, has been training with The Latics. He has now signed a three-year deal at The JJB Stadium after completing a medical. Kingson is reunited with Latics boss Steve Bruce - who brought him to England whilst in charge at Birmingham. "He's a really decent keeper," Bruce stated. "You don't play nearly 60 times for one of the top 20 nations in the world without having something about you and I think he'll add real competition to the squad here." Kingson, who scored in a recent international friendly when he headed home a free-kick from his brother - Hearts' Laryea Kingston - is delighted to have signed for Wigan. "Like any player, I just want to play. It's terrific to be back in England. Steve Bruce is a great manager and I'm looking forward to my career at Wigan," he said. "I know there are two good goalkeepers here already and all I can do is fight for my place and see where that takes me."