Namibian international defender Ryan Nyambe has signed for Sky Bet Championship side Wigan Athletic in England.

The 24-year-old player has joined the Latics from fellow Championship team, Blackburn Rovers, where he spent 11 years.

Wigan released a statement on their website on Wednesday that says the club has signed Nyambe on an initial one-year deal with an option for an extension.

The defender moved to Rovers as a 13-year-old and made over 200 first-team appearances for the team.

He is a versatile and athletic defender who has represented the Brave Warriors in the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers during the past three years.

Wigan say Nyambe brings Championship experience to Latics’ backline.

Nyambe will wear the number 2 shirt for Latics and joins up with Leam Richardson’s side ahead of their final pre-season fixture at the DW Stadium on Saturday against Sheffield Wednesday.