Latics TV | Kieffer Moore joins Wigan Athletic
- Latics TV | Kieffer Moore discusses his move to Wigan Athletic.
- 26-year-old striker moves from Barnsley FC to the DW Stadium.
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Speaking on Latics TV after completing his move from Barnsley FC on Monday afternoon, striker Kieffer Moore says he's aiming to replicate his form from 2018-19, which saw him finish as top goal scorer at Oakwell in a promotion-winning campaign.
"I've had two really good years and it's something I can look back on and say I gave it my all. That form will carry me on to this team and I will replicate what I've been doing for the past two years to here.
"We had a brilliant year at Barnsley last year, to get promoted off the back of a relegation. I will be leaving with a heavy heart, but I feel like this is a new challenge for me and one I'm looking forward to."
On the move itself, Moore continued:
"It's been in the pipeline for a long time, so to finally get the deal over the line and sign here is a brilliant feeling.
"I signed because of the way the club is going. I've had chats with the manager and the chairman and everything about it seems right. Since the interest was made I've been really excited about the opportunity and thankfully it's all come about.
"The gaffer is an infectious character, a really nice guy and I'm really looking forward to working with him.
"The staff have taken me through it all and they've been showing me what they want to see through my style of play so I can bring all that I can to this team."
So what will Kieffer bring to the team?
"I'm a big, strong centre forward and I like to throw my body around. I like to score goals and generally cause a nuisance for centre halves. That's what I want to bring to this team and I'll give it my all."
There will be some familiar faces in the dressing room for our new striker, with his ties to Wales' national team in a training camp in May seeing him well-acquainted with Lee Evans and his time at Barnsley with Joe Williams.
"It'll be good to see some familiar faces. It's always nice coming to a new team and knowing some of the players already. I know four or five of the lads, so it will make settling in a quicker process.
"I was buzzing for the team after Saturday, it's an unbelievable result and so were the goals. It's great to be part of this team now and hopefully I can start really well on Saturday."