Wigan Athletic stand to gain a financial windfall if Manchester United sign Antonee Robinson from Fulham. The left-back, who began his career at Wigan, could trigger a sell-on clause that would earn the Latics £1.5m. Wigan sold Robinson to Fulham in 2020 for £2.5m, with a 20% sell-on clause included in the deal. Everton, who originally developed Robinson, are also set to benefit from a 33% cut of Wigan’s profit.
How did Wigan benefit from Robinson's career?
Robinson joined Wigan in 2019 after loan spells at Bolton Wanderers and Wigan. He made 18 appearances for the Latics before moving to Fulham, where he has since established himself as one of the Premier League’s top left-backs. His form has attracted interest from Manchester United, who are reportedly willing to pay Fulham’s £28m valuation.
What does this mean for Wigan Athletic?
The potential £1.5m windfall comes at a crucial time for Wigan, who finished 16th in League One last season with 56 points (14W-14D-18L). The club scored 49 goals and conceded 58, finishing 47 points behind leaders Lincoln. The extra funds could help strengthen the squad ahead of the new campaign.
What’s next for Robinson?
Robinson has been a key player for Fulham, making 158 appearances and contributing 17 assists. If he moves to Manchester United, it will cap a remarkable journey from Wigan’s academy to one of England’s biggest clubs.
