Wigan sign Chelsea winger Rankine

Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea winger Dion Rankine on a three-year deal.

The 21-year-old, who came through Chelsea’s academy, was loaned out to Wigan’s League One rivals Exeter City last season, where he made 36 appearances in all competitions.

Rankine becomes Wigan’s third signing of the summer after defender Michael Olakigbe and defender Calvin Ramsay joined on loan from Brentford and Liverpool respectively.

“He has all the attributes we look for in a wide forward as well as the determination to enjoy a successful season,” Wigan manager Shaun Maloney told the club’s website.

“Dion can play on both sides and will bring speed and 1v1 ability to our attacking game, as well as a bright mentality when we don’t have the ball.”