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Charlie Wyke: Wigan Athletic sign Sunderland striker on three-year deal

Wigan Athletic have signed Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke on a three-year contract after he turned down a new deal with the Black Cats.

Wyke, 28, began his career with Middlesbrough before moving to Carlisle and later Bradford in 2017.

He joined Sunderland a year later and scored 42 goals in 114 appearances during three seasons with the club.

"From the day I met the manager, I knew this was the club I wanted to play for," he told Wigan's website.

"The way he [Leam Richardson] sold the club to me, and how he said he could get the best out of me, I thought this was the best place for my career going forward.