Transfer news: Wigan Athletic sign St Johnstone's cup-double winning captain Jason Kerr
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Wednesday 1 September 2021 00:46, UK
Jason Kerr has joined Wigan Athletic in a deal that could be worth around £600,000.
The defender started his career at St Johnstone but has ended his seven-year stay in Perth after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal at the League One side.
Kerr, 24, led the Scottish Premiership club to a historic League Cup and Scottish Cup double last season but has now opted for a move to the Latics.
Saints chairman, Steve Brown, said: "During this transfer window, we have rejected bids for Jason, but Wigan Athletic met our valuation.
"From a club and, in particular, a financial point of view, it was an offer we could not turn down."
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson added: "It's never easy to lose a player of Jason's calibre. He was someone who led the team in exemplary fashion at all times, on and off the pitch.
"But, from a footballing point of view, and the fact he has been a first-team player for five seasons, we could not stand in his way.
"The time is right for the next stage of his development as a footballer."
