The 20-year-old defender, who is from Aberdeen, where Shaun Maloney was raised, needed little convincing to sign a contract once he’d met the Latics boss, and Calvin Ramsay is hoping to build on a ‘instant connection’ with the Latics boss after joining on a season-long loan from Liverpool.
“I’m ecstatic,” he exclaimed. It transpired swiftly. I met the manager, we had a great talk, and we clicked right away.
“And I can’t wait for the season to begin. There was a lot of excitement while I was travelling to the training area, and I can’t wait to get started and prove my abilities to everyone.
“It’s a good opportunity at a good club, and I am raring to go.”
Maloney expressed her happiness at Calvin’s season-long loan to the team. “He is a highly esteemed athlete who has already played for his nation and earned experience in the EFL and the Scottish Premiership.
“He will be joining us on the first day of preseason, full of motivation to help our team win this season.
“I’m excited to collaborate with Calvin and support his rapid adaptation.”
Ramsay made his professional debut in the Scottish Premiership against Dundee United in March 2021 after rising through the ranks at his native club.After spending the next season with Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers in the North West of England, Ramsay made 33 appearances across all competitions and was named the Young Player of the Year by the Scottish Football Writers’ Association. He was also shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award. Ramsay signed with Liverpool in June 2022, making Aberdeen sell a club record for around £6.5 million. Two weeks later, he made his debut against Napoli, just two weeks before he was granted his first cap for Scotland against Turkey. Unfortunately, an injury ended his first season with the Reds too soon, and the 20-year-old’s season was cut short He comes to Latics with a point to make after playing four games for Bolton and Preston in the previous 12 months.
“We are extremely happy to have Calvin join Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan,” Gregor Rioch, sporting director for the Latics, stated. “He’s a terrific addition to our club and an outstanding player with exceptional calibre.
“I would like to thank Liverpool Football Club once again for facilitating the move, and we’re excited to see how Calvin develops during his time with us.”
During his stay with the Latics, Ramsay will don the No. 2 shirt left vacant by Kell Watts.
