Wigan have signed Liverpool defender Ramsay on loan for 2024-25

Wigan Athletic have signed Liverpool and Scotland defender Calvin Ramsay on loan for the 2024-25 season.

Ramsay, 20, had spells at Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End last season.

He moved to Anfield from Aberdeen in 2022 but is yet to make a league appearance for the club.

Ramsay said he was “over the moon” about the deal, adding that there was an “instant connection” with Shaun Maloney when he met the Latics boss two weeks ago.

He is the second player on loan from a Premier League club after Michael Olakigbe joined next season from Brentford.

“When I was driving to the training ground it was a real thrill and I’m hungry to get going and show everyone what I can do,” said Ramsay.

“It’s a good opportunity at a good club and I’m looking forward to leaving.”

Wigan finished 12th in League One last season despite being hit with an eight-point penalty and manager Maloney hopes Ramsay can help them improve next season.

“Calvin is an excellent profile who will bring aggressiveness and attacking talent from both the right and left side of the defense,” Maloney said.

“Calvin is extremely motivated to help our team achieve success this season and I look forward to working with him and helping him adjust as quickly as possible.”