Wigan Athletic signs Man City defender Finley Burns on three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Wigan Athletic has signed defender Finley Burns from Manchester City on a three-year deal. The 23-year-old, who developed through City's academy, made one senior appearance during his time with the club, primarily playing on loan at various clubs including Swansea and Reading. This signing comes as Wigan looks to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. Burns hopes to bring his experience from loan spells to Wigan's defense as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
- •Finley Burns signed a three-year deal with Wigan Athletic.
- •Burns has a background in Manchester City’s academy.
- •He has made one appearance for Manchester City's senior team.
- •Burns has spent time on loan at multiple clubs in recent seasons.
- •Wigan seeks to bolster their squad ahead of the season.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan bring in Man City defender Burns
"Wigan Athletic sign Manchester City defender Finley Burns on a three-year deal.
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