Wigan Warriors 'agree deal' with Wigan Athletic to remain at DW Stadium

Ian Lenagan expects the revised rental agreement between Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors to be signed 'within the next few weeks'.
By Paul Kendrick
Published 24th Mar 2022, 10:36 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2022, 11:59 BST
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Discussions between the two clubs have been ongoing since Phoenix 2021 Limited completed their takeover of Latics a year ago.

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Latics CEO Mal Brannigan revealed the deal was at the 'dotting the i's and crossing the t's' stage.

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And speaking at the recent Warriors fans' forum, Lenagan admitted a deal was imminent.

"We've now reached a satisfactory deal with Wigan Athletic," he said.

"We've agreed a long-term involvement, in terms of continuing to play here at the DW Stadium, which we're comfortable with.

"You're never going to get everything you want, but we're very happy with how we've ended up.

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"It's with the lawyers at the moment, and we expect that within the next few weeks it will be finalised and signed.

"The main thing is it's all been agreed - and it's good news for the town, for Latics and for the Warriors."