Wigan Athletic have confirmed the permanent signing of Ryan Trevitt from Brentford, with the 23-year-old midfielder agreeing a two-year deal following a loan spell at the club last season.
From loan to permanent squad member
Trevitt, who made 14 appearances for the Latics during an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign, joins Wigan as the club’s eighth acquisition of the summer. During his time at Brentford he made one appearance in the Premier League before joining Wigan on loan.
The move reunites Trevitt with head coach Gary Caldwell. The pair have worked together on three occasions now, with Caldwell having signed Trevitt twice on loan previously while in charge at Exeter City.
"I love playing for Gary. I know exactly what he wants from me on the pitch and off the pitch,"
Trevitt told the club website that he values the manager’s approach:
"Gary gives you freedom to express yourself and show what you can do, whilst also being in a good structure. In the times I've played under him, I've done well, so hopefully I can continue that."
What the signing means for Wigan
Securing Trevitt on a permanent basis provides continuity in midfield after a season in which his involvement was limited by injury. The club’s decision to convert the loan into a two-year contract signals faith in his ability to contribute once fit and to integrate within Caldwell’s system, which the player has described as offering both structure and freedom.
- Contract length: two years
- Appearances for Wigan in 2025-26: 14
- Previous Premier League appearances: one (for Brentford)
- Signings this summer: Trevitt is the club's eighth
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 |
| Wigan appearances (2025-26) | 14 |
| Contract | Two years |
For supporters, the signing is a tangible step in the club’s summer recruitment drive and gives the Latics added options in midfield. The link with Caldwell remains an important factor: Trevitt has publicly stated his comfort under the manager and his desire for a fresh start where he can regain rhythm and playing time.
How Trevitt performs when fit will influence Wigan’s midfield balance and rotation across the coming season. With the club bringing in several new faces this summer, the next league and cup fixtures will provide early indicators of how quickly the squad gels and how Caldwell chooses to use Trevitt’s attributes.
The permanent deal also represents longer-term planning by the club; turning a loan into a full transfer suggests an intention to build a squad around players who fit the manager’s style. For Trevitt personally, it is an opportunity to re-establish consistent playing time after an interrupted season and to continue a working relationship that has already produced positive spells at prior clubs.
Supporters will be watching pre-season and the opening competitive fixtures closely to see whether Trevitt can stay fit and fulfil the potential that prompted Wigan to secure his services on a longer-term basis.
