Everton forward Nathan Broadhead has joined Wigan Athletic on loan for the 2022/23 season.

 

Broadhead joins Latics on loan for the current Championship campaign, on the back of a successful spell with Sunderland in League One last season.

Sunderland had been keen to bring the 24-year-old back to Wearside after a superb campaign last time out, scoring 13 goals from 27 appearances despite some injury issues.

Hailing from Bangor, Broadhead signed for Everton at the age of 10 and made his first team debut in December 2017, in a 3-0 UEFA Europa League victory against Apollon Limassol.

Broadhead’s first loan spell away from Goodison Park came at Burton Albion, where he played 22 league games and scored three goals, including two on his first start for the Brewers in a 2-1 win at Gillingham.

After making his Premier League debut days after his 23rd birthday in a goalless draw at Brighton & Hove Albion in April of last year, the Welshman joined Sunderland on loan for the 2021/22 season and went on to enjoy a prolific campaign on Wearside.

Capped by Wales at U21 level, Broadhead was also called up to Rob Page’s senior squad this summer, though his first senior cap was delayed due to injury.

Broadhead harbours serious aspirations of representing Wales at the World Cup, and would have faced significant competition for game time at Sunderland after Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms made impressive starts to their campaign.

After completing the move, Broadhead said: “I’m very excited for the challenge ahead and I’m buzzing to be here.

“It’s a good environment and it [the loan move] makes sense for myself. The manager persuaded me to come here so I’m looking forward to it.

“I like to think that I’m a flair player and I’m quick. I can score headers, as well as being able to score with both feet. Hopefully I can score many goals for Wigan.

“It’s a massive challenge to prove myself in the Championship and I’m looking forward to it.

“I’m looking forward to getting my fitness up now and getting game time, as playing games is massive for your fitness.

“I think the team has a good team spirit looking in from the outside, so I’m looking forward to getting to know the lads and joining in with that.”