Wigan Athletic could get chance to sign midfielder on full-time basis in the summer
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Wigan Athletic loanee Ollie Norburn has likely played his last game for loan club Blackpool, Steve Bruce has said.
Wigan Athletic have landed the midfielder on loan until the end of the season. WAFC may well get the chance to sign him on a full-time basis this summer.
Norburn, 32, is out of contract at the end of June. He is due to become a free agent later this year as things stand.
Bruce has said, as per a report by the Blackpool Gazette: “He’s not had the best of 18 months since he’s been here. He’s a great pro and a great lad, so I wish him the best of luck.
“It’s frustrating to lose him, but he’s out of contract in the summer and he looked at the situation and thought he wasn’t first-choice – and I confirmed that to him. I didn’t want him to go, but he’s 32 and wants to play, which I understand totally.”
Asked whether he has played his last game, he said: “I would think so.”
Update regarding Wigan Athletic loanee Ollie Norburn
Norburn’s move to Wigan Athletic is a chance for him to get some more minutes.
He has made 13 appearances in all competitions for Blackpool in this campaign, eight of which have come in the league.
The Latics have brought him in to add more experience into their youthful ranks and to give them something different in the middle of the park.
He joined Blackpool back in 2023 following their relegation from the Championship.
Norburn told the Seasiders’ website at the time: “There’s been previous interest from the Club and Head Coach before, so I’m absolutely delighted to be here.
“Blackpool is somewhere I wanted to come before the Club showed their desire to bring me here, so it’s been a massive pull overall. I’m a northern lad as well, so it all seems to fit well.
“I like to class myself as a leader and I’ve got a big desire to do well here and play a part in getting this Club back where it should be.”
He played 39 matches during his first year with the Tangerines but has seen his game time dry up over recent times.
The ex-Grenada international has had spells in the past at Leicester City, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Tranmere Rovers, Shrewsbury Town and Peterborough United.
What does the future hold for Ollie Norburn at Wigan Athletic?
Wigan Athletic will see how Norburn does during his time with them before making a decision on whether to sign him permanently.
The Latics are back in action this evening in the EFL Trophy against Burton Albion.
They won 2-1 away at Stevenage last time out.
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