Chelsea footballer, Victor Moses, has made a significant donation to support his former club, Wigan Athletic amid their financial struggles during the pandemic.
At the end of the 2019/2020 season, Wigan were relegated alongside Hull City and Charlton Athletic.
Moses played for the Latics before joining Chelsea in 2012.
The club’s supporters body has confimed that the former Super Eagles player has made a significant financial contribution to the club that’ll stop them from going into extinction.
The supporters are aiming to raise £750,000 to support the club this season, and they are now within £100,000 of the target after Moses sent money.
“Wow – what can we say? When Victor got in touch to say he wanted to help by donating such a substantial amount, I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing – it’s such an incredible gesture,” , the chairperson of Wigan Athletic Supporters’ Club, Caroline Molyneux, said.
“Victor wanted to make the donation and remain anonymous but we simply had to make sure he gets the recognition he deserves.
“Victor’s contribution has taken us past £650,000 and to within £100,000 of our next target of £750,000.
“We are so thankful to Victor for his support. He is an excellent footballer, a true role model and someone we always enjoyed watching at the DW Stadium – he will always be welcome back here, even more so now!”
Journalist Mike Minay also tweeed:
Former Wigan Athletic player Victor Moses has made a “substantial donation” to the @WiganAthSC crowdfunder.
They are now within £100,000 of their £750,000 target.
#WAFC
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