Wigan Athletic’s administrators say they have reached an agreement with a bidder from Spain to purchase the club
In a statement released this evening they say that
“We are pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with a preferred bidder from Spain. The offer that has been accepted deals with not only the sale of the club but also allows the payment to non-football creditors to avoid the 15-point penalty this season. In addition, a substantial deposit has been received. We are now working with our lawyers and the bidder to produce all of the necessary paperwork to submit to the EFL so that successful transfer of the football share can be made at the earliest opportunity. The preferred bidder who has experience in football has made it plain that they do not wish for their details to be made public until such time as the sale is completed and we are respecting this anonymity. No further details will be released until EFL approval has been obtained.”
Wigan found themselves deducted 12 points at the end of last season which saw them fall into Division One after they went into administration.
This bid also includes a payment to creditors which means the Latics avoid a 15-point penalty in the ongoing campaign.
