Championship defender becomes latest Wigan Athletic old-boy to join Reading

Ryan Nyambe has become the latest Wigan Athletic old-boy to rejoin Leam Richardson at Reading, on loan for the rest of the season from Derby County.

The 28-year-old defender joined Latics on a season-long loan from Blackburn Rovers, and experienced the car-crash campaign of 2022/23.

Ryan Nyambe's year at Wigan in 2022/23 was memorable - for all the wrong reasons

placeholder image — Ryan Nyambe's year at Wigan in 2022/23 was memorable - for all the wrong reasons

Former two-time Wigan Athletic defender joins Charlton Athletic from Liverpool.

Wigan’s players were repeatedly paid late by previous owners Phoenix 2021 Ltd, resulting in multiple points deductions from the EFL and, eventually, relegated back to League One.

Richardson was relieved of his duties in November of that season – to be replaced by Kolo Toure and then Shaun Maloney - but the Namibia international obviously made an impression on him.

And after landing forward Will Keane from Preston North End on loan for the rest of the season, Nyambe has also joined the Royals as Richardson plots a play-off push between now and May.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan to the club," said Richardson. "First and foremost, he’s a great guy and a real character to have around the group.

"He knows exactly what it takes to get out of League One and has hundreds of matches of experience at both League One and Championship level.

"Ryan brings quality, versatility and real professionalism, and he’ll add valuable depth to the back line for the remainder of the season.”

Latics play Reading twice between now and the end of the season – at home on Tuesday, February 10, and away on Saturday, March 28.