Norway youth international signs new contract at Wigan Athletic, subject to EFL approval.

New Contract | Thelo Aasgaard pens first professional contract
Aasgaard, 18, has featured in 13 matches in all competitions this season
Norway youth international scored his first league goal in November against Oxford United

We are delighted to confirm that young forward Thelo Aasgaard has signed his first professional contract with Wigan Athletic, subject to EFL approval.

Aasgaard, 18, has featured in 13 matches in all competitions this season, with his first goal coming in Latics’ 2-1 defeat to Oxford United at the DW Stadium in November.

Capped by Norway at youth international level, Aasgaard joined Latics as a 16-year-old having previously been with Liverpool and has now penned a deal until the summer of 2023.

Commenting on Thelo’s new contract, Head of Academy Gregor Rioch said:

“Last February, Thelo was just returning from injury and was a sub in our FA Youth Cup quarter final against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Less than 12 months on, Thelo has now signed his first professional contract with 13 first team appearances and a league goal to his name.

“He is a prime example of our club’s patience for the later developer; it’s not where you are on your footballing journey as a 15 or 16 year-old but what you could become when you are 20 or 21.

“Credit must go to Thelo and his parents who have shown unwavering commitment to Wigan Athletic and displayed huge amounts of dedication and hard work to achieve this moment.

“I am extremely proud of him, he has earned this new contract and we look forward to seeing him develop his talent with more first team opportunities in the future.”

New Contract | Thelo Aasgaard pens first professional contract