Latics TV | Dujon Sterling's first interview.
19-year-old wing back arrives on loan from Chelsea FC.
"I've heard really good things about the gaffer here." - Sterling.

Speaking to Latics TV after agreeing a season-long loan at Wigan Athletic from Chelsea FC, 19-year-old Dujon Sterling said he can't wait to show his qualities to Latics supporters now that he's part of Paul Cook's squad.

"It's good to finally get everything over the line, it's been a long few days, but it's all worth it and hopefully I can get started as soon as possible.

"Obviously I saw what Reece James did here last season, so I think Wigan is the right place for me to come and show off my qualities.

"I heard really good things about the gaffer here and he loves giving young players opportunities. I just want to learn from him and hopefully he can make me a better player.

"I'm a really attacking wing back and I love to get up and down the pitch. I've got a big engine and I love to chip in with goals and assists, if possible, but I love to defend as well."

Sterling spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan in Sky Bet League One with Coventry City, an experience he says has helped him to grow, but he admits he can't wait to make the step up to the Sky Bet Championship.

"Learning about men's football in general was a big thing for me at Coventry last season. It's the real game. In Academy football you're given more time to pass, pass, pass, but when I went to Coventry I had to learn the hard way.

"I made a few mistakes, but I bounced back to be one of the first names on the team sheet, so I feel like I did something right there.

"The big stadiums and big crowds, they're things I like about the Championship. It's a great opportunity for me to express myself."

Dujon Sterling | "I've heard really good things about the gaffer here."