Wigan Athletic have signed 24-year-old defender Connor Barrett from Walsall on a three-year contract. The deal was completed for an undisclosed fee, with Walsall thanking Barrett for his contributions and wishing him well. Barrett had been linked to the League One club in recent weeks, and his signing is a significant boost to Wigan Athletic's squad. He made 91 appearances for Walsall over the past two seasons, scoring three goals, including his first against Swindon Town on the opening day of last season. Barrett's performances earned him a place in the League Two team of the season, alongside Taylor Allen. He joined Walsall from National League AFC Fylde in 2024 and was part of the side that narrowly missed promotion in 2025, losing the Wembley play-off final to Wimbledon. Wigan Athletic will be hoping Barrett's experience and skills will help them push for promotion in the upcoming season. The signing is a statement of intent from the club, as they look to strengthen their defense and compete with the top teams in League One. Barrett's arrival will also provide competition for places, which should drive the team to perform better. With the new season approaching, Wigan Athletic fans will be eager to see how Barrett settles into the team and contributes to their success.