Latics TV | New recruit Jamal Lowe.
25-year-old forward joins Latics on a three-year-deal from Portsmouth FC.
Jamal Lowe discusses his move to the Sky Bet Championship with Latics.

Speaking to Latics TV following his move to Wigan Athletic from Sky Bet League One side Portsmouth, forward Jamal Lowe said that the manager who took him to Fratton Park, Paul Cook, was a huge influence on his decision to join the gaffer again here at the DW Stadium.

"It's been a long couple of months and there's been a lot of speculation with some discussions back and forth, but I'm happy that it's finally done with and I can concentrate on getting ready for the season.

"There was some relief when the pen hit the paper and also excitement because it's a great opportunity to play in the Championship under a manager who has shown his faith in me before.

"To play for a manager who has so much faith in me and has shown that in the past is a huge factor in my move.

"This is the second time he's signed me. The first time was a lifeline for me because I was at a stage when I thought about stopping playing football. At that time it wasn't doing enough for my life and I needed to pay the bills.

"I wasn't really getting any opportunities anywhere in non-league until I settled down at Hampton and Richmond, and then Paul Cook signed me for Portsmouth and gave me that platform to go and perform."

As Lowe says, speculation has been rife around his future, with the 25-year-old thanking Latics' fans for biding their time.

"My message to the fans is that I'm happy to finally be here. I know it's been a long couple of months, but thank you for the patience and hopefully together we can do something special.

"I scored 17 goals and got nine assists last season, so I'd say it was a pretty productive year and hopefully I can replicate that this season.

"It's going to be surreal to step out and play in the Championship. It's going to be special to play at home and the opposition Cardiff have just been relegated from the Premier League. It's going to be a big test, but it'll be nice to finally test myself at this level."

On his time at Portsmouth, Lowe added:

"It was a good run at Portsmouth. The gaffer here and Kenny Jackett both showed faith in me and I like to think I've paid them back with my determination to improve and perform on a Saturday.

"It wasn't an easy decision to step away from Portsmouth. Me and my partner loved it in Portsmouth, both of our children were born there.

"It is hard to move across the country, but that's part of the life that we live."

Jamal Lowe | "Thank you for the patience, hopefully together we can do something special."